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Proverbs 11:17 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 11 · verse 17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.Proverbs 11:17 · King James Version
Proverbs 11:17 in context
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- troublethʻâkarproperly, to roil waterH5916 →
- mercifulchêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- cruelʼakzârîyterribleH394 →
- goodgâmalto treat a personH1580 →
- soulnepheshproperly, a breathing creatureH5315 →
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It is a common principle, Every one for himself. Proximus egomet mihi - None so near to me as myself. Now, if this be rightly understood, it will be a reason for the cherishing of gracious dispositions in ourselves and the crucifying of corrupt ones.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary