Bible verse
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs 11:17 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
KJV
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
ASV
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
ERV
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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