Proverbs 11:17
Those who are kind benefit themselves because others will be kind to them, but those who are cruel will hurt themselves because others will be cruel to them.
Translation for Translators
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 20:16What wicked people do is like [MET] swallowing snake venom; it will kill them like [MET] the bite of a poisonous snake kills people.
Psalms 41:1Yahweh is pleased with those people who help to provide for the poor; he will rescue those people when they have troubles.
Psalms 112:4Godly/Righteous people are like lights [SIM] that shine in the darkness on those who are kind, merciful and righteous.
Proverbs 22:9God will bless those who are generous [IDM], those who give some of their food to poor people.
Isaiah 32:7Scoundrels do things that are evil and that deceive people; they plan to do evil things; by telling lies in court they cause poor people to ◄have trouble/be convicted►, even when what the poor people are requesting is fair/just.
Isaiah 58:7I want you to [RHQ] share your food with those who are hungry and to allow those who have no houses to stay in your houses. Give clothes to those who do not have clothes, and do not hide from your relatives who need help from you.
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 →