Proverbs 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:17 — KJV
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”
— Proverbs 11:17 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:17
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:17: doeth, own, soul
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:17: good, own, soul
“And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:17: good, soul
“And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:17: soul, flesh
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:17: good, own
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