Proverbs 11:17 - King James Version (Oxford) 176917 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. See the chapterCommon English Bible17 Kind persons benefit themselves, but cruel people harm themselves. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. See the chapter |