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


In Context

14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.

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

18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:17A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

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 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.