The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
What does Proverbs 11:17 mean?
A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 11:16-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.