Proverbs 11:17 - Easy To Read Version17 A kind man will profit. But a mean man will cause trouble for himself. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 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. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 Kind persons benefit themselves, but cruel people harm themselves. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives. Ver Capítulo |
A person might not have any family. He might not have a son or even a brother. But that person will continue to work very, very hard. That person is never satisfied with what he has. And he works so hard that he never stops and asks himself, “Why am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy my life?” This is also a very bad and senseless thing.