Berean Standard Bible
“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”
Solomon notes that conduct returns to the one who acts. This verse states the principle in terms of kindness and cruelty.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
World English Bible (WEB)
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
King James Version (KJV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
A su alma hace bien el hombre misericordioso: mas el cruel atormenta su carne.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que es bondadoso se beneficia a sí mismo, pero el que es cruel se destruye.
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