Proverbs 11:17,29
Proverbs 11:17 New International Version (NIV)
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 11:29 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:17 The Message (MSG)
When you’re kind to others, you help yourself; when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself.
Proverbs 11:29 The Message (MSG)
Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live.
Proverbs 11:17 King James Version (KJV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:29 King James Version (KJV)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
Proverbs 11:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.
Proverbs 11:17 New Century Version (NCV)
Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.
Proverbs 11:29 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind. A fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:17 New International Version (NIV)
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 11:29 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Proverbs 11:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing), And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted.
Proverbs 11:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.
Proverbs 11:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind. The fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A man of kindness attracts favor, while a cruel man attracts nothing but trouble.
Proverbs 11:29 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The fool who brings trouble to his own family will be cut out of the will, and the family servant will do better than he.