Proverbs 11:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 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. |
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: But he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
There is one that is alone, and he hath not a second; yea, he hath neither son nor brother; yet is there no end of all his labour, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches. For whom then, saith he, do I labour, and deprive my soul of good? This also is vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
The righteous perisheth and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.
Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.
For judgement is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgement.