Proverbs 11:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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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.

Proverbs 11:17 Cross References

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgement.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Daniel 4:27

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perisheth and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one that is alone, and he hath not a second; yea, he hath neither son nor brother; yet is there no end of all his labour, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches. For whom then, saith he, do I labour, and deprive my soul of good? This also is vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.

Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: But he that hateth gifts shall live.

Luke 6:38

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

Job 20:16

He shall suck the poison of asps: The viper's tongue shall slay him.

Proverbs 22:9

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.