¹⁶ A ^(A)gracious woman holds fast to glory,
But ruthless men hold fast to riches.
¹⁷ The man of ^(B)lovingkindness deals bountifully with his soul,
But the cruel man brings trouble on his flesh.

¹⁶ A ^(A)gracious woman holds fast to glory,
But ruthless men hold fast to riches.
¹⁷ The man of ^(B)lovingkindness deals bountifully with his soul,
But the cruel man brings trouble on his flesh.

¹⁰ A ^(A)righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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

¹³ He who ^(A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who ^(B)confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion.

¹³ He who ^(A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who ^(B)confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion.

¹³ He who ^(A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who ^(B)confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion.