King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 11:17
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 11
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
19
As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.