Proverbs 11:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy.  Mercy triumphs over judgement.

Philippians 4:17

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

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,  and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy.  Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous person perishes, and no one takes it to heart; the faithful are taken away, with no one realising that the righteous person is taken away because of   evil.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is a person without a companion,  without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches.  ‘Who am I struggling for,’ he asks, ‘and depriving myself of good things? ’ This too is futile and a miserable task.

Proverbs 15:27

The one who profits dishonestly  troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure #– #pressed down, shaken together, and running over #– #will be poured into your lap.   For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.’

Job 20:16

He will suck the poison of cobras; a viper’s fangs  will kill him.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person  will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.