American Standard Version
"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. "
— Proverbs 11:17, American Standard Version
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
“The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.”
“A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.”
“A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.”
“The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.”
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
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.