¹⁶ A kind woman is respected.
    But cruel men get wealth.

¹⁷ A kind person is doing himself a favor.
    But a cruel person brings trouble on himself.

¹⁰ A good man takes care of his animals.
    But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

²³ Poor people beg for mercy.
    Rich people give rude answers.

¹⁷ Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord.
    The Lord will reward you for what you have done.

¹⁰ An evil person only wants to harm others.
    His neighbor will get no mercy from him.

¹³ If you hide your sins, you will not succeed.
    If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.