Proverbs 11:17
A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
16A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.
Cross References
Job 20:16He will suck the head of snakes, and the tongue of the viper will kill him.
Psalms 41:1Unto the end. The understanding of the sons of Korah.
Psalms 112:4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory is high above the heavens.
Proverbs 22:9Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.
Isaiah 32:7The tools of the deceitful are very wicked. For they have concocted plans to destroy the meek by lying words, though the poor speak judgment.
Isaiah 58:7Break your bread with the hungry, and lead the destitute and the homeless into your house. When you see someone naked, cover him, and do not despise your own 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 →