Proverbs 11:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ The merciful, kind, and generous man benefits himself [for his deeds return to bless him], but he who is cruel and callous [to the wants of others] brings on himself retribution.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Kind persons benefit themselves, but cruel people harm themselves.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Proverbs 11:17 Cross References

Job 20:16

He will suck the poison of cobras; a viper’s fangs  will kill him.

Proverbs 15:27

The one who profits dishonestly  troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person  will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is a person without a companion,  without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches.  ‘Who am I struggling for,’ he asks, ‘and depriving myself of good things? ’ This too is futile and a miserable task.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous person perishes, and no one takes it to heart; the faithful are taken away, with no one realising that the righteous person is taken away because of   evil.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,  and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy.  Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure #– #pressed down, shaken together, and running over #– #will be poured into your lap.   For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.’

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit  , that is increasing to your account.

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy.  Mercy triumphs over judgement.