Proverbs 11:17 - Catholic Public Domain Version

A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The merciful, kind, and generous man benefits himself [for his deeds return to bless him], but he who is cruel and callous [to the wants of others] brings on himself retribution.

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American Standard Version (1901)

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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Common English Bible

Kind persons benefit themselves, but cruel people harm themselves.

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Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

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