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


In Context

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.

16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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

18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his 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 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 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.