Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.In other versions
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
ASV
The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
BBE
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
DBY
The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
WEB
A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
YLT
The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
ENG
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
WBT
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
BSB
In context
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.