King James Version
"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh."
— Proverbs 11:17, King James 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 counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
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.