Proverbs 11:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁷ Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm.

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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

They will suck the poison of asps; the tongue of a viper will kill them.

Proverbs 15:27

Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.

Proverbs 22:9

Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

the case of solitary individuals, without sons or brothers; yet there is no end to all their toil, and their eyes are never satisfied with riches. “For whom am I toiling,” they ask, “and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is vanity and an unhappy business.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perish, and no one considers why; the devout are taken away, while no one understands that it is due to evil that the righteous are taken away.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Luke 6:38

give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”

Philippians 4:17

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

James 2:13

For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.