Proverbs 11:18
What does Proverbs 11:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness--a true reward.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 4:22
that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
- Isaiah 59:5
They hatch adders’ eggs, and weave the spider’s web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth; and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.
- Proverbs 5:22
His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
- James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
- Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
- Ecclesiastes 10:8
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
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