Proverbs 11:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
In context
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
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Proverbs 11:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
- KJV King James Version
- The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- WEB World English Bible
- The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.