Proverbs 11:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs 11:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 11:17 say?
Proverbs 11:17 in modern King James wording reads: "The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh."
Where is Proverbs 11:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:17 is verse 17 of chapter 11 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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