Proverbs 11:17

The mercifull man doeth good to his owne soule: but he that is cruell, troubleth his owne flesh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
- Basic English Bible

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

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

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

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:17

11:16 Gracious woman - A woman endued with the grace of God. Retaineth - Or, holdeth fast her honour, or reputation.

11:18 Worketh - A work which will deceive his expectation. Soweth - That worketh it with constancy, and diligence.