Proverbs 11:17

What does Proverbs 11:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Context

v.16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

v.17This passage

v.18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 6:38

    give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

  • Matthew 25:34

    Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

  • Matthew 5:7

    Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

  • Isaiah 58:7

    Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

  • James 5:1

    Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.

  • Isaiah 57:1

    The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

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