Proverbs 11:17

New International Version

¹⁷Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

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Proverbs 11:17

English Standard Version

¹⁷^(A)A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.

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Proverbs 11:17

New Living Translation

¹⁷Your kindness will reward you,
but your cruelty will destroy you.

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Proverbs 11:17

New King James Version

¹⁷^(A)The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

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