Proverbs 11:16-17
New Living Translation
16 A gracious woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Your kindness will reward you,
but your cruelty will destroy you.
Proverbs 11:16-17
Common English Bible
16 A gracious woman gains honor;
violent men gain only wealth.
17 Kind persons benefit themselves,
but cruel people harm themselves.
Proverbs 12:10
New Living Translation
10 The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
Proverbs 12:10
Common English Bible
10 The righteous care about their livestock’s needs,
but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 18:23
New Living Translation
23 The poor plead for mercy;
the rich answer with insults.
Proverbs 18:23
Common English Bible
23 The poor plead for help,
but the wealthy answer harshly.
Proverbs 19:17
New Living Translation
17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
and he will repay you!
Proverbs 19:17
Common English Bible
17 Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,
and the Lord will fully repay them.
Proverbs 21:10
New Living Translation
10 Evil people desire evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
Proverbs 21:10
Common English Bible
10 Wicked people desire evil;
their neighbors receive no mercy from them.
Proverbs 28:13
New Living Translation
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Common English Bible
13 Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.
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