Proverbs 11:18
King James Version (KJV)
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
In context
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 11:18 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true 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.