Cross references
Proverbs 11:17
A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs 11:17 has 17 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Matthew 5:7 (11 votes) and Matthew 25:34–40 (5 votes). 4 other verses point back to it. It links with 12 other books, from Genesis 34 to James 5.
Which verses does Proverbs 11:17 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Matthew 5:711 votes
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- Matthew 25:34–405 votes
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. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, …
- James 2:135 votes
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- Psalm 41:1–43 votes
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. …
- Daniel 4:273 votes
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 6:14–153 votes
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–143 votes
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. …
- Philippians 4:173 votes
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
- James 5:1–53 votes
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. …
- Job 20:19–232 votes
For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure. …
- Psalm 112:4–92 votes
- Proverbs 15:272 votes
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
- Ecclesiastes 4:82 votes
- Isaiah 32:7–82 votes
- Isaiah 57:12 votes
- Isaiah 58:7–122 votes
Isn’t it 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? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. …
- Luke 6:382 votes
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.”
Which verses point to Proverbs 11:17?
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