Proverbs 11:17

American Standard Version 2015

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

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

James 2:13

For judgment {\i is} without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.\par

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 showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.\par

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 {\i 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 labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches. For whom then, {\i saith he}, do I labor, 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;\par\tab But he that hateth bribes 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.}\par

Job 20:16

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

Proverbs 22:9

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