NET Bible
"A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble."
— Proverbs 11:17, NET Bible
“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 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.”
When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.
A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.
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.