Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. New Living Translation Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. English Standard Version A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Berean Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. King James Bible The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. New King James Version The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. New American Standard Bible A merciful person does himself good, But the cruel person does himself harm. NASB 1995 The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. NASB 1977 The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. Legacy Standard Bible The man of lovingkindness deals bountifully with his soul, But the cruel man brings trouble on his flesh. Amplified Bible The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm. Christian Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself. Holman Christian Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself. American Standard Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Contemporary English Version Kindness is rewarded--but if you are cruel, you hurt yourself. English Revised Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. GOD'S WORD® Translation A merciful person helps himself, but a cruel person hurts himself. Good News Translation You do yourself a favor when you are kind. If you are cruel, you only hurt yourself. International Standard Version A gracious man benefits himself, but the cruel person damages himself. Majority Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA kind man is rewarding his own soul, "" And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. Young's Literal Translation A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. Smith's Literal Translation The man of mercy benefited his soul: and the cruel troubled his flesh. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. Catholic Public Domain Version A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives. New American Bible Kindly people benefit themselves, but the merciless harm themselves. New Revised Standard Version Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA pious man does good to his soul; but he who is cruel destroys his own flesh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A pure man lays down a good reward for his soul and an unmerciful man destroys his body. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Brenton Septuagint Translation A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…16A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 17A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. 18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.… Cross References Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Psalm 41:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Isaiah 58:6-8 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? / Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Treasury of Scripture The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh. merciful Psalm 41:1-4 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble… Psalm 112:4-9 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous… Isaiah 32:7,8 The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right… but Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Job 20:19-23 Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not; … Ecclesiastes 4:8 There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail. Jump to Previous Benefits Cause Cruel Fierce Flesh Good Harm Hurts Kind Merciful Mercy Rewarded Rewarding Soul Trouble Troubles Troubleth TroublingJump to Next Benefits Cause Cruel Fierce Flesh Good Harm Hurts Kind Merciful Mercy Rewarded Rewarding Soul Trouble Troubles Troubleth TroublingProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionA kind man The Hebrew word for "kind" here is "חָסִיד" (chasid), which is often translated as "merciful" or "faithful." This term is deeply rooted in the concept of "chesed," a covenantal love and kindness that God shows to His people. In the context of Proverbs, a "kind man" is one who embodies this divine attribute, reflecting God's character in his interactions with others. Historically, kindness was a valued trait in ancient Israelite society, often associated with wisdom and righteousness. The kind man is not only compassionate but also wise, understanding that his actions have a ripple effect on his own life and the community around him. benefits himself but a cruel man brings trouble on himself Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A kindחָ֑סֶד (ḥā·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person benefits גֹּמֵ֣ל (gō·mêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1580: To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen himself, נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion but a cruel man אַכְזָרִֽי׃ (’aḵ·zā·rî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 394: Terrible brings trouble וְעֹכֵ֥ר (wə·‘ō·ḵêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5916: To roil water, to disturb, affict on himself. שְׁ֝אֵר֗וֹ (’ê·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7607: Flesh, as living, for, food, food of any kind, kindred by blood Links Proverbs 11:17 NIVProverbs 11:17 NLT Proverbs 11:17 ESV Proverbs 11:17 NASB Proverbs 11:17 KJV Proverbs 11:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:17 French Bible Proverbs 11:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man does good to his (Prov. 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