Proverbs 11:17

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The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

James 2:13

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

Philippians 4:17

It’s not that I seek for a gift—I seek for the fruit that increases y’all’s account.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.”

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perish, and no one lays it to heart. Merciful men are taken away, and no one considers that the righteous is taken away from the evil.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one who is alone, and he has neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with wealth. “For whom then do I labor and deprive my soul of enjoyment?” This also is emptiness. Yes, it is a miserable business.

Proverbs 15:27

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

Luke 6:38

“Y’all should give, and it will be given to y’all. An excellent measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure y’all use will be the measure y’all get back.”

Job 20:16

He will suck cobra venom. The viper’s tongue will kill him.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.