Proverbs 11:17

Lighthouse Bible 2006

The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Cross References

Job 20:16

He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper’s tongue shall slay him.

Proverbs 15:27

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house; but he who hates bribes shall live.

Proverbs 22:9

He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he has neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labor; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither says he, For whom do I labor, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a hard toil.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perishes, and no man takes it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure that you use it shall be measured to you again.

Philippians 4:17

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy that has shown no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.