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.
DBY: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
KJV: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
JPS: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
WBS: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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.
