Proverbs 11:17
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
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Psalm 41:1-4
Blessed is he who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. . . .

Psalm 112:4-9
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. . . .

Isaiah 32:7, 8
The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. . . .

Isaiah 57:1
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, with none considering that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.

Isaiah 58:7-12
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? . . .

Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity."

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 6:14, 15
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. . . .

Matthew 25:34-40
Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . . .

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."

2 Corinthians 9:6-14
Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. . . .

Philippians 4:17
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

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Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

Job 20:19-23
For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. . . .

Ecclesiastes 4:8
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 content with his wealth: "For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?" This too is futile--a miserable task.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

James 5:1-5
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail for the misery to come upon you. . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.

International Standard Version
A gracious man benefits himself, but the cruel person damages himself.

NET Bible
A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A pure man lays down a good reward for his soul and an unmerciful man destroys his body.
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