Proverbs 11:17
“The mercifull man doeth good to his owne soule: but he that is cruell, troubleth his owne flesh.”
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Proverbs 11:17 Context
15Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure. 16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retaine riches. 17The mercifull man doeth good to his owne soule: but he that is cruell, troubleth his owne flesh. 18The wicked worketh a deceitfull worke: but to him that soweth righteousnesse, shall be a sure reward. 19As righteousnesse tendeth to life: so he that pursueth euill, pursueth it to his owne death.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- King James Version
The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
- Basic English Bible
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- Darby Bible
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- Webster's Bible
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
- World English Bible
A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible