Proverbs 11:17
Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
Cross References
Job 20:16He shall sucke the gall of Aspes, and the vipers tongue shall slay him.
Psalms 41:1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shall deliuer him in ye time of trouble.
Psalms 112:4Vnto the righteous ariseth light in darkenes: he is merciful and full of copassion and righteous.
Proverbs 22:9He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
Isaiah 32:7For the weapons of the churle are wicked: hee deuiseth wicked counsels, to vndoe the poore with lying words: and to speake against the poore in iudgement.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deale thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poore that wander, vnto thine house? when thou seest the naked, that thou couer him, and hide not thy selfe from thine owne 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 →