Proverbs 11:17

New International Reader's Version

Those who are kind benefit themselves. But mean people bring ruin on themselves.

Cross References

Job 20:16

They will suck the poison of a serpent. The fangs of an adder will kill them.

Proverbs 15:27

Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.

Proverbs 22:9

Those who give freely will be blessed. That’s because they share their food with those who are poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man lived all by himself. He didn’t have any sons or brothers. His hard work never ended. But he wasn’t happy with what he had. “Who am I working so hard for?” he asked. “Why don’t I get the things I enjoy?” That doesn’t have any meaning either. In fact, it’s a very bad deal!

Isaiah 57:1

Those who are right with God die. And no one really cares about it. People who are faithful to the Lord are swept away by trouble. And no one understands why that happens to those who do what is right.

Daniel 4:27

So, Your Majesty, I hope you will accept my advice. Stop being sinful. Do what is right. Give up your evil practices. Show kindness to those who are being treated badly. Then perhaps things will continue to go well with you.”

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you.”

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.

James 2:13

Those who have not shown mercy will not receive mercy when they are judged. To show mercy is better than to judge.