¹⁶ 
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
¹⁷ 
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

¹⁶ 
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
¹⁷ 
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

¹⁰ 
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.^(A)

²⁵ 
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.^(A)

¹⁰ 
The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];
His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.^(A)

¹³ 
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and ^[a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.^(A)

¹³ 
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and ^[a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.^(A)

¹³ 
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and ^[a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.^(A)