Proverbs 11:17
The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
Cross References
Job 20:16The poison of adders, shall he suck, The tongue of the viper shall slay him;
Psalms 41:1How happy is he that is attentive to the poor, In the day of calamity, will Yahweh deliver him:
Psalms 112:4Risen—in darkness, is light to the upright, The gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Proverbs 22:9A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed,—because he hath given of his bread to the poor.
Isaiah 32:7Yea, a knave, his weapons are wicked,—He, base schemes, hath devised To ruin the oppressed with speeches of falsehood Even when the needy pleadeth, for justice.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break unto the hungry, thy bread, And the thrust-out oppressed, that thou bring into a home,—When thou seest one naked, that thou cover him, And from thine own flesh, shalt not hide thyself?
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 →