Proverbs 11:27
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
In context
25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:27 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
- KJV King James Version
- He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.