KJV - The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

ASV - The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

BBE - The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

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

YLT - A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

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