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.

Translations

Proverbs 11:17 - Amplified Bible

The merciful, kind, {and} generous man benefits himself [for his deeds return to bless him], but he who is cruel {and} callous [to the wants of others] brings on himself retribution.

Proverbs 11:17 - American Standard Version

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

Proverbs 11:17 - Bible in Basic English

The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

Proverbs 11:17 - Darby Bible

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:17 - English Standard Version

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

Proverbs 11:17 - King James Version

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:17 - La Biblia de las Americas

El hombre misericordioso se hace bien a sì mismo,
pero el cruel a sì mismo se hace daño.

Proverbs 11:17 - The Message

When you’re kind to others, you help yourself;
   when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself.

 

Proverbs 11:17 - New American Standard Bible

The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.

Proverbs 11:17 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El hombre misericordioso se hace bien a sì mismo,
Pero el cruel a sì mismo se hace daño.

Proverbs 11:17 - World English Bible

The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:17 - Young's Living Translation

A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

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