16 (A)A gracious woman gets honor, and (B)violent men get riches.17 (C)A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
16 A gracious woman gains honor,but violent[a] men gain only riches.
17 A kind man benefits himself,(A)but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.(B)
10 (A)Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(A)but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
25 (A)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,but a good word cheers it up.(A)
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
10 A wicked person desires evil;he has no consideration[a] for his neighbor.(A)
13 Whoever (A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who (B)confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
13 The one who conceals his sinswill not prosper,(A)but whoever confesses and renounces themwill find mercy.(B)
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