Proverbs 11:16-17
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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.
Proverbs 11:16-17
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16 A gracious woman gets honor,
but she who hates virtue is covered with shame.[a]
The timid become destitute,[b]
but the aggressive gain riches.(A)
17 Those who are kind reward themselves,
but the cruel do themselves harm.
Proverbs 12:10
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10 A (A)righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:10
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10 The righteous know the needs of their animals,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.(A)
Proverbs 18:23
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Proverbs 18:23
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23 The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.(A)
Proverbs 19:17
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17 He who (A)is gracious to a poor man lends to Yahweh,
And He will repay him for his (B)bountiful deed.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
and will be repaid in full.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The soul of the wicked craves evil;
His (A)neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
Proverbs 28:13
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13 He who (A)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who (B)confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion.
Proverbs 28:13
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13 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper,
but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.(A)
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