Proverbs 11:17

Proverbs 11:17 in 10 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 himself good,

But the cruel person 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.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul;

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

17Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.

17The merciful man does good to his own soul,

but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

17Those who are kind benefit themselves.

But mean people bring ruin on themselves.

17A faithful person helps himself with good things.

But a cruel person brings trouble on himself.

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