The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Mercy does good to the one who shows it; cruelty ends up hurting the one who is cruel.
KJV14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Short sayings of practical wisdom for everyday life, many attributed to Solomon.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Kindness even to the ungrateful, because that is how God treats them.
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.
Mountains may move, but God’s kindness toward you will not.
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
God’s kindness came first and saved us by mercy, not by anything we had done.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Whenever you have the chance, do good to everyone, starting with the people closest to you in faith.