Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
New American Standard Bible
But the cruel man
King James Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
International Standard Version
A gracious man benefits himself, but the cruel person damages himself.
A Conservative Version
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
American Standard Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Amplified
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Bible in Basic English
The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
Darby Translation
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Julia Smith Translation
The man of mercy benefited his soul: and the cruel troubled his flesh.
King James 2000
The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel [person] harms his own flesh.
Modern King James verseion
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant.
NET Bible
A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.
New Heart English Bible
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
The Emphasized Bible
The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
Webster
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
World English Bible
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Youngs Literal Translation
A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
Themes
Cruelty » General references to
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
16
but violent
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
Cross References
Matthew 5:7
Matthew 25:34-40
Job 20:19-23
he seized a house he did not build.
Psalm 41:1-4
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
Psalm 112:4-9
He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
Proverbs 15:27
but the one who hates bribes will live.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is a person without a companion,
Isaiah 57:1
and no one takes it to heart;
faithful men are swept away,
with no one realizing
that the righteous one is swept away
from the presence
Isaiah 58:7-12
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,
Matthew 6:14-15
Luke 6:38
2 Corinthians 9:6-14
Remember this:
Philippians 4:17
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn’t shown mercy.
James 5:1-5
Come now, you rich
Isaiah 32:7-8
he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies,
even when the poor says what is right.