Proverbs 3:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 3:3
International Standard Version
3 Do not let gracious love and truth leave you.
Bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart,
Proverbs 11:17
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17 Those who are kind reward themselves,
but the cruel do themselves harm.
Proverbs 11:17
International Standard Version
17 A gracious man benefits himself,
but the cruel person damages himself.
Proverbs 16:24
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24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24
International Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the soul and healing for the body.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit. bone
Proverbs 26:25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
for there are seven abominations concealed within;(A)
Proverbs 26:25
International Standard Version
25 Though he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
Proverbs 28:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 31:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.(A)
Proverbs 31:26
International Standard Version
26 She speaks wisely,
teaching with gracious love.
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