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
International Standard Version
3 Do not let gracious love and truth leave you.
Bind them around your neck,
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
International Standard Version
17 A gracious man benefits himself,
but the cruel person damages 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
International Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the soul and healing for the body.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit. bone
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
International Standard Version
25 Though he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
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
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 31:26
World English Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom.
Kind instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
International Standard Version
26 She speaks wisely,
teaching with gracious love.
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