Proverbs 3:3
World English Bible
3 Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you.
Bind them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 11:17
World English Bible
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul,
but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:24
World English Bible
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 26:25
World English Bible
25 When his speech is charming, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:25
Christian Standard Bible
25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven detestable things in his heart.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
World English Bible
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 31:26
World English Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom.
Kind instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 Her mouth speaks wisdom,
and loving instruction[a] is on her tongue.
Footnotes
- 31:26 Or and the teaching of kindness
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