His own flesh— His own relations, it may mean, as well as his own body; for the Hebrews frequently call their brethren or relations their flesh. See Genesis 29:14., 2 Samuel 19:13.
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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.