Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul,.... Or "to himself": a man of mercy or grace, a liberal bountiful man, he comfortably enjoys what God has given him, Ecc 5:18; and he does good to others…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
It is a common principle, Every one for himself. Proximus egomet mihi - None so near to me as myself. Now, if this be rightly understood, it will be a reason for the cherishing of gracious…
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