Proverbs 11:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Kindness is rewarded— but if you are cruel, you hurt yourself.

Cross References

Job 20:16

They will die from the fangs of poisonous snakes

Proverbs 15:27

Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Isaiah 57:1

God's faithful people are dragged off and killed, and no one even cares. Evil sweeps them away,

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are ill-treated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Matthew 5:7

God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy!

Luke 6:38

If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.

Philippians 4:17

I am not trying to get something from you, but I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!