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.

¹⁰ 
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.^(A)

²³ 
The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.

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)

¹⁰ 
The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];
His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.^(A)