The Bible › Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner) › Proverbs 11
Proverbs 11:17
A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
Proverbs 11:17 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
← PreviousRead Proverbs 11Next →
More verses like Proverbs 11:17
Proverbs 11:17 in other translations
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Every translation above is public domain and free to share. Other versions — NIV · ESV · NKJV · NLT · NASB · CSB · AMP — are copyrighted and open on their publishers’ partner site.
In context
14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.
15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of snares, shall be secure.
16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
19 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
20 A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.
Read Proverbs 11 in the app The whole chapter