Proverbs 11:17

NIV: Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

NAS: The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.

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

GWT: A merciful person helps himself, but a cruel person hurts himself.

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

BBE: The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

DBY: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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

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

WEB: The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

YLT: A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.