Verse 17
Proverbs 11:17
English Revised Version
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Original Language Text
hebrew
גֹּמֵ֣ל נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ אִ֣ישׁ חָ֑סֶד וְ/עֹכֵ֥ר שְׁ֝אֵר֗/וֹ אַכְזָרִֽי
English Translation
A man who shows kindness rewards his soul, but he who is cruel harms his own flesh.
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Chapter 11 Context
1
A FALSE balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
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2
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
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3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy...
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4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
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5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedne...
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken...
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7
When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish: and the hope of iniquity perisheth.
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8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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9
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous b...
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10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shou...
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11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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12
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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13
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealet...
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14
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.
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16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.
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17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
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19
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to h...
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20
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way...
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21
Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall...
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22
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
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23
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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24
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet,...
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25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
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26
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him tha...
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27
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come...
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28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the foolish shall be servant to the wise...
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30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls.
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31
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner!
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