Proverbs 11:19
King James Version (KJV)
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In context
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.
21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Rightly [is] righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil — for his own death.
- DBY Darby Translation
- As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
- WBS Webster Bible
- As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.