Proverbs 11:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 11:17

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Berean Standard Bible

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

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KJV

King James Version

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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WEB

World English Bible

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

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ASV

American Standard Version

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 11

¹⁵ He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷ A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

¹⁸ The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

¹⁹ Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.

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