3 Let not (A)steadfast love and (B)faithfulness forsake you; (C)bind them around your neck; (D)write them on the tablet of your heart.
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.Tie them around your neck;write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
17 (A)A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
17 A kind man benefits himself,(A)but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.(B)
24 (A)Gracious words are like (B)a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and (C)health to the body.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb:(A)sweet to the taste[a] and health to the body.[b](B)
25 (A)when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are (B)seven abominations in his heart;
25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,for there are seven abominations in his heart.(A)
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a] (B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdomand loving instruction[a] is on her tongue.
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