17A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.


In Context

14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

19 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

Proverbs 11:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:17A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:17A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:17The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.