Proverbs 3:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 3:3
New Living Translation
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Proverbs 11:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:17
New Living Translation
17 Your kindness will reward you,
but your cruelty will destroy you.
Proverbs 16:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit throat
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit bones
Proverbs 16:24
New Living Translation
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 26:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.(A)
Proverbs 26:25
New Living Translation
25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
Their hearts are full of many evils.[a]
Footnotes
- 26:25 Hebrew seven evils.
Proverbs 28:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 31:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom
and loving instruction[a] is on her tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:26 Or and the teaching of kindness
Proverbs 31:26
New Living Translation
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
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