Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Webster 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 retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Cross References
Job 20:16He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
Psalms 41:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in the time of trouble.
Psalms 112:4To the upright there ariseth light in darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Proverbs 22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Isaiah 32:7The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou shouldst bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou shouldst cover him; and that thou shouldst not hide thyself from thy 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 →