Proverbs 11:17

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A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
A merciful man is good to his wholebeing, A cruel man troubles his flesh.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
Young's Literal Translation

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