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
New King James Version
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
(A)Bind them around your neck,
(B)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
New King James Version
17 (A)The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 16:24
World English Bible
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
New King James Version
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness 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
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:25 Lit. his voice is gracious
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
New King James Version
8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
Proverbs 31:26
World English Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom.
Kind instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
New King James Version
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
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