Strong's Lexicon A kind חָ֑סֶד (ḥā·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2617: 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) benefits גֹּמֵ֣ל (gō·mêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1580: 1) to deal fully with, recompense 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to deal out to, do to 1a2) to deal bountifully with 1a3) to recompense, repay, requite 2) (Qal) to wean a child (Niphal) to be weaned 3) (Qal) to ripen, bear ripe (almonds) himself, נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5315: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) dubious 1h) activity of the will 1h1) dubious 1i) activity of the character 1i1) dubious but a cruel man אַכְזָרִֽי׃ (’aḵ·zā·rî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 394: 1) cruel brings trouble וְעֹכֵ֥ר (wə·‘ō·ḵêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5916: 1) to trouble, stir up, disturb, make (someone) taboo 1a) (Qal) to disturb, trouble 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be disturbed, be stirred up 1b2) disturbance, calamity (participle) on himself. שְׁ֝אֵר֗וֹ (’ê·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7607: 1) flesh, food, body, near kin, near kinswoman 1a) flesh 1a1) as food 1a2) for physical power (fig) 1b) flesh relation, blood relation 1c) self Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. Young's Literal Translation A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. Holman Christian Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself , but a cruel man brings disaster on himself . New American Standard Bible The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. King James Bible The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh. Parallel Verses New International Version Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. New Living Translation Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. English Standard Version A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. New American Standard Bible The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. King James Bible The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Holman Christian Standard Bible A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself. International Standard Version A gracious man benefits himself, but the cruel person damages himself. NET Bible A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble. American Standard Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. English Revised Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Young's Literal Translation A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. Cross References Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Proverbs 11:19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. Proverbs 11:20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. 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