Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man does good to his own soul: but cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong retain riches.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul: but cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness a sure reward.
19 As righteousness to life: so he that pursueth evil to his own death.