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Proverbs 11:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 11:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble,
but there is safety in refusing to do so.
16 A gracious woman gets honor,
but she who hates virtue is covered with shame.[a]
The timid become destitute,[b]
but the aggressive gain riches.(A)
17 Those who are kind reward themselves,
but the cruel do themselves harm.
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