Holy Scripture
Proverbs 11:17
A church father on this verse
“Prayer rises up quickly to the ears of God when lifted up by the recommendation of [alms and fasting]. Since, as it has been written, "the merciful man benefits his own soul," nothing belongs to each individual more than what has been spent on one's neighbor. Part of those physical resources which are used to help the…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17A merciful man does good to his own soul: But the merciless destroys his own body.
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15A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: And he hates the sound of safety.
16A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: But a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonor. The slothful come to want: But the diligent support themselves with wealth.
— Proverbs 11:17 —
18An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: But the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.
19A righteous son is born for life: But the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.