Proverbs 11:17-19

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The ^(A)merciful man does ^(a)himself good,
But the cruel man ^(b)does himself harm.

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The wicked earns deceptive wages,
But he who ^(B)sows righteousness gets a true reward.

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He who is steadfast in ^(C)righteousness will attain to life,
And ^(D)he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.

a. Proverbs 11:17: ['Lit ', good to his own soul]

b. Proverbs 11:17: ['Lit ', troubles his flesh]

A. Proverbs 11:17: Matthew 5:7; Matthew 25:34-36

B. Proverbs 11:18: Hosea 10:12; Galatians 6:8; Galatians 6:9; James 3:18

C. Proverbs 11:19: Proverbs 10:16; Proverbs 12:28; Proverbs 19:23

D. Proverbs 11:19: Proverbs 21:16; Romans 6:23; James 1:15