Proverbs 11:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”
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“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 11:17 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 20:16He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him.
- Job 20:19For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build.
- Psalms 41:1Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
- Psalms 41:2The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes.
- Psalms 112:4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
- Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
- Proverbs 22:9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
- Ecclesiastes 4:8There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.
- Isaiah 32:7The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
- Isaiah 57:1The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.
- Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
- Isaiah 58:8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
- Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
- Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- Matthew 6:14For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
- Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Luke 6:38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
- Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
- James 2:13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- James 5:1Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
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