Proverbs 11:17
A kind person benefits himself, 1 but one who is cruel hurts himself. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 gracious woman gets honor, 1 but ruthless people grasp for wealth. 1
Cross References
Job 20:16He will suck the poison of asps; 1 the viper's tongue will kill him. 1
Psalms 41:1Blessed is he who is concerned for the weak; 1 in the day of trouble, Yahweh will rescue him. 1
Psalms 112:4Light shines in the darkness for the godly person; 1 he is gracious, merciful, and just. 1
Proverbs 22:9The one who has a generous eye will be blessed, 1 for he shares his bread with the poor. 1
Isaiah 32:7The deceiver's methods are evil. He devises wicked schemes 1 to ruin the poor with lies, even when the poor say what is right. 1
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break your bread with the hungry and to bring the poor and homeless into your house?” 1 When you see someone naked, you should clothe him; and you should not hide yourself from your own relatives. 1
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 →