³ Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart.

¹⁷ Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.

^24-26 A man with hate in his heart may sound pleasant enough, but don’t believe him; for he is cursing you in his heart. Though he pretends to be so kind, his hatred will finally come to light for all to see.

⁸ Income from exploiting the poor will end up in the hands of someone who pities them.

²⁶ When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says.