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Proverbs 11:17
King James Version
Proverbs 11:17
King James Version
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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Proverbs 11:17
New International Version
Proverbs 11:17
New International Version
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 11:17
New King James Version
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.
Proverbs 11:17
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:17
New American Standard Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit his soul
- Proverbs 11:17 Lit ruins his flesh
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