Proverbs 11:17

God's Word

A merciful person helps himself, but a cruel person hurts himself.

Cross References

Job 20:16

The godless person sucks the poison of snakes. A viper’s fang kills him.

Proverbs 15:27

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family, but whoever hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is generous will be blessed because he has shared his food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There are people who are all alone. They have no children or other family members. So there is no end to all the hard work they have to do. Their eyes are never satisfied with riches. But ⌞they never ask themselves⌟ why they are working so hard and depriving themselves of good things. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Isaiah 57:1

Righteous people die, and no one cares. Loyal people are taken away, and no one understands. Righteous people are spared when evil comes.

Daniel 4:27

“That is why, Your Majesty, my best advice is that you stop sinning, and do what is right. Stop committing the same errors, and have pity on the poor. Maybe you can prolong your prosperity.”

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully.

Luke 6:38

Give, and you will receive. A large quantity, pressed together, shaken down, and running over will be put into your pocket. The standards you use for others will be applied to you.”

Philippians 4:17

It’s not that I’m looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I’m looking for your resources to increase.

James 2:13

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.