Proverbs 11:17

English Standard Version

17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. (Mt 5:7; Mt 25:34)

New International Version

17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

New International Reader’s Version

17 Those who are kind benefit themselves. But mean people bring ruin on themselves.

King James Version

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.