Proverbs 11:16-17
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16
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
17
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Proverbs 12:10
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10
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.(A)
Proverbs 18:23
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23
The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.
Proverbs 19:17
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17
He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
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10
The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];
His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 28:13
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13
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and [a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:13 Lit forsakes.
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