Proverbs 10:16
What does Proverbs 10:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wage of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked unto sin.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 2 Timothy 2:17
and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;
- Matthew 7:17
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
- Galatians 6:7
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
- Isaiah 3:10
Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
- John 6:27
Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.
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