Proverbs 11:17

Modern King James Version

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who 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 who 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 son nor brother; yet there is no end to all his labor; and his eyes are not satisfied with riches; and he says , For whom do I labor and take good from my soul? This is also vanity. Yes, it is an evil business.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous one perishes, and no one lays it to heart, and merciful men are taken away; no one cares that the righteous is taken away from the face of evil.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.

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, they shall give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you measure, it shall be measured to you again.

Philippians 4:17

I do not say this because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy shall have judgment without mercy, and mercy exults over judgment.