Proverbs 11:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶A gracious woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷Your kindness will reward you,
but your cruelty will destroy you.

¹⁸Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last.

Proverbs 11:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶A kindhearted woman gains honor,^(A)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

¹⁸A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.^(B)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)