Proverbs 11:19
“As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 11:19 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wie die Gerechtigkeit zum Leben, so gereicht es dem, der Bösem nachjagt, zu seinem Tode.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Como la justicia es para vida, así el que sigue el mal es para su muerte.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Assim como a justiça leva para a vida; assim também aquele que segue o mal é levado para sua própria morte.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
A pessoa que faz o que é certo viverá, mas aquele que busca o mal morrerá.
📖 Proverbs 11:19 in Context
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
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