Proverbs 11:17 - Tree of Life Version A kind man does his own soul good, but a cruel man harms his own flesh. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
One with a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
There is one who has no one else, neither son nor brother, yet there is no end to all his toil. His eyes are not content with riches. “So, for whom am I toiling, and depriving myself of prosperity?” This too is meaningless— a grievous task!
The righteous one perishes, but no one takes it to heart. Godly men are taken away, but no one discerns that the righteous man is taken from evil.
the king exclaimed, “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”
Give, and it will be given to you—a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, overflowing, will be given into your lap. For whatever measure you measure out will be measured back to you.”
Not that I am looking for a gift, but for fruit that overflows to your credit.
For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.