Proverbs 11:17

The Scriptures 1998

A kind man is rewarding his being, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Cross References

Job 20:16

He sucks the poison of cobras; the tongue of the poisonous snake slays him.

Proverbs 15:27

He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes lives.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a good eye is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one, without a second, who has neither son nor brother. And there is no end to all his labours. His eye also is not satisfied with riches. “And for whom am I toiling and depriving myself of good?” That too is futility, and an evil task.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous one has perished, and no one takes it to heart. And kind men are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous one is taken away from the presence of evil,

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.

Luke 6:38

“Give, and it shall be given to you. A good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over shall be put into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured back to you.”

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that is multiplying to your account.

James 2:13

For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.