Proverbs 11:17

New Messianic Version Bible

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

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”.

James 2:13

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

Philippians 4:17

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

Daniel 4:27

For what reason, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto youi, and break off youi sins by righteousness, and youi iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of youi tranquility.

Isaiah 57:1

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

Ecclesiastes 4:8

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

Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you2f measure (deal out) withal it shall be measured to you again.

Job 20:16

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

Proverbs 22:9

He that has a bountiful eye shall be Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous); for he gives of his bread to the poor.