Proverbs 11:16-18

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁶ A gracious woman gets honour,
    but she who hates virtue is covered with shame.^[a]
The timid become destitute,^[b]
    but the aggressive gain riches.
¹⁷ Those who are kind reward themselves,
    but the cruel do themselves harm.
¹⁸ The wicked earn no real gain,
    but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.