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Proverbs 11:16-23 American Standard Version (ASV)

16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

21. Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22. As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.

23. The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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