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Proverbs 11:17

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17 The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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