³ Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you.
    Bind them around your neck.
    Write them on the tablet of your heart.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul,
    but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ When his speech is charming, don’t believe him,
    for there are seven abominations in his heart.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
    gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.