Proverbs 3:3
Amplified Bible
3
Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you];
Bind them [securely] around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 3:3
New American Standard Bible
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.
Proverbs 11:17
Amplified Bible
17
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Proverbs 11:17
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit his soul
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit ruins his flesh
Proverbs 16:24
Amplified Bible
24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
Proverbs 16:24
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:25
Amplified Bible
25
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
Proverbs 26:25
New American Standard Bible
25 When [a]he (A)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
Because there are seven abominations in his heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious
Proverbs 28:8
Amplified Bible
8
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
New American Standard Bible
8 One who increases his wealth by [a](A)interest of any kind,
Collects it (B)for one who is gracious to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Possibly interest on money and food loans
Proverbs 31:26
Amplified Bible
26
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Proverbs 31:26
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:26 Or law
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