Proverbs 11:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

¹⁸ The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

¹⁹ Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.