Proverbs 11:17

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

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Before · Proverbs 11:15–16

15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. 16A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

17The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

After · Proverbs 11:18–19

18Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. 19He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

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