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Proverbs 11:16-18
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Proverbs 11:16-18
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
16 A gracious and good woman wins honor [for her husband], and violent men win riches but [a]a woman who hates righteousness is a throne of dishonor for him.
17 The merciful, kind, and generous man benefits himself [for his deeds return to bless him], but he who is cruel and callous [to the wants of others] brings on himself retribution.
18 The wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) shall have a sure reward [permanent and satisfying].(A)
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- Proverbs 11:16 The Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament) so reads at this point.
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