Catholic Public Domain Version
"A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives. "
— Proverbs 11:17, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
“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 there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.
He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.
A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.
A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.
Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.
A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.