Proverbs 3:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 3:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 Do not allow mercy and truth to leave you.
Fasten them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 11:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Those who are kind reward themselves,
but the cruel do themselves harm.
Proverbs 11:17
Evangelical Heritage Version
17 A merciful man benefits his own soul,
but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.
Proverbs 16:24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 Pleasant speech is honey from a honeycomb,
sweet to the spirit and healing for the bones.
Proverbs 26:25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
for there are seven abominations concealed within;(A)
Proverbs 26:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
25 When his voice sounds gracious, do not believe him,
because seven abominations are in his heart.
Proverbs 28:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 A person who increases his wealth by piling up interest
gathers it for someone who is generous to the needy.
Proverbs 31:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.(A)
Proverbs 31:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and kind instruction is on her tongue.
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