¹⁶ A gracious woman retains honor,
    but ruthless men retain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul,
    but he who is cruel troubles his own body.

¹⁰ A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

²³ The poor man uses entreaties,
    but the rich man answers roughly.

¹⁷ He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
    and He will repay what he has given.

¹⁰ The soul of the wicked desires evil;
    his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

¹³ He who covers his sins will not prosper,
    but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.