King James Bible
KJVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 11:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 11:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. | |
World English BibleWEB | The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
English Revised Version
ERVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
World English Bible
WEBThe merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
American King James Version
AKJVThe merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
King James Bible
KJVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
American Standard Version
ASVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
English Revised Version
ERVThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
World English Bible
WEBThe merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
American King James Version
AKJVThe merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.