Proverbs 11:17-1953 kjv — The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. The wicked worketh a deceitf…

“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight. Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner! ”

“The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered. Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!”

“A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble. The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward. True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight. Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied. People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it. The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him. The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise. If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!”

“A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward. Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death. A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely. Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved. A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish. The desire of the just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation. Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want. The soul that blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself. He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell. Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf. He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise. The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls is wise. If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner. ”

“The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself. The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness. So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself. The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe. Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense. The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer. A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need. He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price. He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it. He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf. The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted. The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls. If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!”

“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ”