Proverbs 11:17

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

A kind man is rewarding his own soul, || And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.

JPS

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

LXXE

A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

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Original-language editions

WLC

גֹּמֵ֣ל נַ֭פְשׁוֹ אִ֣ישׁ חָ֑סֶד וְעֹכֵ֥ר שְׁ֝אֵר֗וֹ אַכְזָרִֽי׃

LXX-Br

Τῇ ψυχῇ αὐτοῦ ἀγαθὸν ποιεῖ ἀνὴρ ἐλεήμων, ἐξολλύει δὲ αὐτοῦ σῶμα ὁ ἀνελεήμων.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
• Matthew 25:34–40Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was…
• James 2:13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• 2 Corinthians 9:6–14Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For…
• Matthew 6:14–15For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
• Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
• James 5:1–5Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and…
• Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
• Psalms 41:1–4Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes. The…
• Job 20:19–23For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure. Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity…
• Isaiah 58:7–12Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth…
• Luke 6:38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
• Isaiah 32:7–8The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
• Isaiah 57:1The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.
• Ecclesiastes 4:8There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is…
• Psalms 112:4–9Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Surely he will never be…

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