Proverbs 11:18
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
In context
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
Proverbs 11:18 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
- KJV King James Version
- The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
- WEB World English Bible
- Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness — a true reward.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.