Proverbs 11:17

Modern English Version

The merciful man does good for his own soul, but a cruel man troubles his own flesh.

Cross References

Job 20:16

He will suck the poison of cobras; the viper’s tongue will slay him.

Proverbs 15:27

He who is greedy of unjust gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is a person who is alone, having neither son nor brother; there is not an end to all his toil, and his eyes are not satisfied with riches. He asks, “For whom do I labor and cause my life to lack good things?” This also is vanity and a burdensome task.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous man perishes, and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away while no one understands, for the righteous man 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, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will men give unto you. For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you.”

Philippians 4:17

not because I desired a gift, but I desire fruit that accumulates to your account.

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.