Proverbs 11:17

American King James Version (1999)

The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Cross References

Job 20:16

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

Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.

Proverbs 22:9

He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one alone, and there is not a second; yes, he has neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labor; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither said he, For whom do I labor, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yes, it is a sore travail.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Daniel 4:27

Why, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of your tranquility.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again.

Philippians 4:17

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.