Proverbs 11:17

New Century Version

Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.

Cross References

Job 20:16

They will suck the poison of snakes, and the snake’s fangs will kill them.

Proverbs 15:27

Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.

Proverbs 22:9

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

I saw a man who had no family, no son or brother. He always worked hard but was never satisfied with what he had. He never asked himself, “For whom am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy life?” This also is very sad and useless.

Isaiah 57:1

Those who are right with God may die, but no one pays attention. Good people are taken away, but no one understands. Those who do right are being taken away from evil

Daniel 4:27

So, O king, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to the poor. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Matthew 5:7

They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.

Luke 6:38

Give, and you will receive. You will be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.”

Philippians 4:17

Really, it is not that I want to receive gifts from you, but I want you to have the good that comes from giving.

James 2:13

So you must show mercy to others, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy can stand without fear at the judgment.