Proverbs 11:17

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

James 2:13

For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.

Isaiah 57:1

THE just perisheth and no man layeth it to heart: and men of mercy are taken away, because there is none that understandeth; for the just man is taken away from before the face of evil.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is but one, and he hath not a second, no child, no brother, and yet he ceaseth not to labour, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches, neither doth he reflect, saying: For whom do I labour, and defraud my soul of good things? in this also is vanity, and a grievous vexation.

Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

Luke 6:38

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

Job 20:16

He shall suck the head of asps: and the viper's tongue shall kill him.

Proverbs 22:9

He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.