Proverbs 11:17-19

Modern English Version

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul,
    but he who is cruel troubles his own body.

¹⁸ The wicked works a deceitful work,
    but to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.

¹⁹ As righteousness tends to life,
    so he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.