17 A man who is kind benefits himself,

but a cruel man hurts himself.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

17 Your kindness will reward you,

but your cruelty will destroy you.

17 The merciful man does good for his own soul,

But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

17 Kind people do themselves a favor,

but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul;

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

17 A merciful person helps himself, 

but a cruel person hurts himself. 

17 A kind man benefits himself,

but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.

17 Those who are kind reward themselves,

but the cruel do themselves harm.

17 A person of kindness rewards himself,

but a cruel person harms his own flesh.

17 A kind man benefits himself.

But a mean person brings trouble on himself.

17 The merciful man does himself good,

But the cruel man does himself harm.