Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
World English Bible (WEB)
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Strong's King James
The merciful{H2617} man{H376} doeth good{H1580}{(H8802)} to his own soul{H5315}: but he that is cruel{H394} troubleth{H5916}{(H8802)} his own flesh{H7607}.
The F.O.G *
A merciful man is good to his wholebeing, A cruel man troubles his flesh.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.