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Proverbs 11:17
The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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.
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In context
14 With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
15 He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
16 A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
17 The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
18 The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.
19 A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
20 The abomination of Yahweh, are they of perverse heart, but, his delight, are the men of blameless life.
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