Proverbs 11:17

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

Cross References (17)

  • Matthew 5:7 (9)

    Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

  • Matthew 25:34–40 (5)

    Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

  • James 2:13 (5)

    For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

  • Psalms 41:1–4 (3)

    For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day o

  • Philippians 4:17 (3)

    Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6–14 (3)

    Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

  • James 5:1–5 (3)

    Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.

  • Daniel 4:27 (3)

    Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your ini

  • Matthew 6:14–15 (3)

    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

  • Isaiah 32:7–8 (2)

    The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the

  • Psalms 112:4–9 (2)

    Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

  • Job 20:19–23 (2)

    For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build.

  • Proverbs 15:27 (2)

    He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

  • Isaiah 58:7–12 (2)

    Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when yo

  • Ecclesiastes 4:8 (2)

    There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not

  • Luke 6:38 (2)

    Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into y

  • Isaiah 57:1 (2)

    The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous