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
English Standard Version
3 Let not (A)steadfast love and (B)faithfulness forsake you;
(C)bind them around your neck;
(D)write them on the tablet of your heart.
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
English Standard Version
17 (A)A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.
Proverbs 16:24
World English Bible
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
English Standard Version
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
English Standard Version
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
English Standard Version
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a]
(B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor
Proverbs 31:26
World English Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom.
Kind instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
English Standard Version
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
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