Proverbs 11:17

The English Standar Version

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

Cross References

Job 20:16

He will suck the poison of cobras; the tongue of a viper will kill him.

Proverbs 15:27

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever has a bountiful[2] eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, "For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?" This also is vanity and an unhappy business.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity;

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity."

Matthew 5:7

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Luke 6:38

give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.[3]

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.