17 The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:17

Commentary on Proverbs 11:17

(Read Proverbs 11:17)

A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself.