He sucks the poison of cobras; the tongue of the poisonous snake kills him.
Proverbs 11:17 - The Scriptures 2009 A lovingly-commited man is rewarding his being, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Common English Bible Kind persons benefit themselves, but cruel people harm themselves. Catholic Public Domain Version A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. |
He sucks the poison of cobras; the tongue of the poisonous snake kills him.
He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes lives.
He who has a good eye is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.
There is one, without a second, who has neither son nor brother. And there is no end to all his labours. His eye also is not satisfied with riches. “And for whom am I toiling and depriving myself of good?” That too is futility, and an evil task.
The righteous one has perished, and no one takes it to heart. And committed men are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous one is taken away from the presence of evil,
“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”
“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.
Give, and it shall be given to you. A good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over shall be put into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured back to you.
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that is multiplying to your account.
For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.