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The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
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American Standard Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Christian Standard Bible
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.
English Standard Version
A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
King James Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
New American Standard Bible
A merciful person does himself good, But the cruel person does himself harm.
New International Version
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
New King James Version
The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
New Living Translation
Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.