Proverbs 11:17
He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
Noyes Bible
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 graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
18The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
Cross References
Job 20:16He shall suck the poison of asps; The tongue of the viper shall destroy him.
Psalms 41:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” Happy is he who hath regard to the poor! The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Psalms 112:4To the righteous shall arise light out of darkness; He is gracious and full of compassion and righteousness.
Proverbs 22:9He who hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, Because he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Isaiah 32:7The instruments also of the niggard are evil; He plotteth mischievous devices, To destroy the poor with lying words, Even when the cause of the needy is just.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break thy bread to the hungry, And to bring the poor, that are cast out, to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou clothe him, And that thou hide not thyself from thine 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 →