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 usury
Gathers 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.