Proverbs 11:17
King James Version (KJV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
In context
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
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Proverbs 11:17 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
- 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.