They will suck the poison of asps; the tongue of a viper will kill them.
Proverbs 11:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm. More versionsKing 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. |
They will suck the poison of asps; the tongue of a viper will kill them.
Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.
the case of solitary individuals, without sons or brothers; yet there is no end to all their toil, and their eyes are never satisfied with riches. “For whom am I toiling,” they ask, “and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is vanity and an unhappy business.
The righteous perish, and no one considers why; the devout are taken away, while no one understands that it is due to evil that the righteous are taken away.
Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”
give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account.
For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.