3 Do not let (A)kindness and truth leave you;(B)Bind them around your neck,(C)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
17 The (A)merciful man does [a]himself good,But the cruel man [b]does himself harm.
24 (A)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,Sweet to the soul and (B)healing to the bones.
25 When [a]he (A)speaks graciously, do not believe him,For there are seven abominations in his heart.
8 He who increases his wealth by (A)interest and usuryGathers it (B)for him who is gracious to the poor.
26 She (A)opens her mouth in wisdom,And the [a]teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.