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17 El que es compasivo se hace bien a sí mismo,
pero el que es cruel provoca su propio mal.

18 El malvado recibe una paga engañosa;
el que actúa con justicia, recompensa efectiva.

19 Ir tras la justicia conduce a la vida,
pero ir tras la maldad conduce a la muerte.

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

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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17 Kindness is rewarded—
but if you are cruel,
    you hurt yourself.
18 Meanness gets you nowhere,
    but goodness is rewarded.
19 Always do the right thing,
    and you will live;
keep on doing wrong,
    and you will die.

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