Proverbs 11:16-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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 11:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent[a] people gain only riches.
Footnotes
- 11:16 Or ruthless
Proverbs 12:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 The righteous know the needs of their animals,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.(A)
Proverbs 12:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,(A)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 18:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.(A)
Proverbs 18:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
and will be repaid in full.(A)
Proverbs 19:17
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 19:17 Lit to him
Proverbs 21:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 21:10 Or favor
Proverbs 28:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper,
but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.(A)
Proverbs 28:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,(A)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.(B)
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