Proverbs 11:17 - The Scriptures 199817 A kind man is rewarding his being, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. See the chapterAmplified 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 chapter |