Proverbs 11:17

Proverbs 11:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Those who are kind benefit themselves,

but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

17A merciful person does 11:17 Lit his soulhimself good,

But the cruel person 11:17 Lit ruins his fleshdoes himself harm.

17The merciful man does himself good,

But the cruel man does himself harm.

17The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],

But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

17A kind man benefits himself,

but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

17Those who are kind benefit themselves.

But mean people bring ruin on themselves.