Proverbs 3:3
Revised Standard Version
3 Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them about your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 11:17
Revised Standard Version
17 A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.
Proverbs 16:24
Revised Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 26:25
Revised Standard Version
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not,
for there are seven abominations in his heart;
Proverbs 28:8
Revised Standard Version
8 He who augments his wealth by interest and increase
gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 31:26
Revised Standard Version
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
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