Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionThose who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. English Standard Version A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Berean Study Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. King James Bible The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. New American Standard Bible The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. American Standard Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Darby Bible Translation The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh. Douay-Rheims Bible A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. English Revised Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Young's Literal Translation A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. Links Proverbs 11:17 Bible HubProverbs 11:17 Bible Apps Proverbs 11:17 Open Bible |
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