Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 11:17

“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”

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¹⁵He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

¹⁶A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

¹⁸The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

¹⁹Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.

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