Proverbs 11:16-17
Modern English Version
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.
Proverbs 11:16-17
New King James Version
16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
17 (A)The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 12:10
Modern English Version
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:10
New King James Version
10 (A)A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 18:23
Modern English Version
23 The poor man uses entreaties,
but the rich man answers roughly.
Proverbs 18:23
New King James Version
23 The poor man uses entreaties,
But the rich answers (A)roughly.
Proverbs 19:17
Modern English Version
17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
and He will repay what he has given.
Proverbs 19:17
New King James Version
17 (A)He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.
Proverbs 21:10
Modern English Version
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
New King James Version
10 (A)The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 28:13
Modern English Version
13 He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
New King James Version
13 (A)He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
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