Proverbs 11:17
The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
In Context
Cross References
Job 20:16He takes the poison of snakes into his mouth, the tongue of the snake is the cause of his death.
Psalms 41:1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 112:4For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.
Proverbs 22:9He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Isaiah 32:7The designs of the false are evil, purposing the destruction of the poor man by false words, even when he is in the right.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to give your bread to those in need, and to let the poor who have no resting-place come into your house? to put a robe on the unclothed one when you see him, and not to keep your eyes shut for fear of seeing his flesh?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:17
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Here, 1. It is allowed that strong men retain riches, that those who bustle in the world, who are men of spirit and interest, and are able to make their part good against all who stand in their way, are likely to keep what they have and to get more, while those who are weak are preyed upon by all about them. 2. It is taken for granted that a gracious woman is as solicitous to preserve her reputation for wisdom and modesty, humility and courtesy,… Read the whole commentary →