v. 17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul, that is, if he practices benevolence, manifests true goodness toward others, he thereby benefits his own soul, the Lord Himself granting him this as a reward; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh, for God visits a cruel and hardhearted conduct with a severe penalty.
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Proverbs 11:17
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.