Proverbs 11:17

Proverbs 11:17 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

When you’re kind to others, you help yourself; when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself.

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

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

Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.

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

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

The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.

A man of kindness attracts favor, while a cruel man attracts nothing but trouble.