New American Standard Bible 1995

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The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
The merciful goodness, kindness Noun H2617 חָ֑סֶד cha·sed;
man man Noun H376 אִ֣ישׁ ish
does to deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen Verb H1580 גֹּמֵ֣ל go·mel
himself a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Noun H5315 נַ֭פְשֹׁו naf·shov
good, goodness, kindness Noun H2617    
But the cruel man cruel Adjective H394 אַכְזָרִֽי׃ ach·za·ri.
does to stir up, disturb, trouble Verb H5916 וְעֹכֵ֥ר ve·'o·cher
himself flesh Noun H7607 אֵרֹ֗ו e·rov
harm. to stir up, disturb, trouble Verb H5916    

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New American Standard Bible 1995 The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
King James Bible The merciful man does himself good, But the doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel man does himself harm.troubleth his own flesh.
Hebrew Greek English The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.