Proverbs 11:27
King James Version (KJV)
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
In context
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:27 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
- 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.