Proverbs 11:27
“He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him.”
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Proverbs 11:27 Context
25The liberall soule shalbe made fat: and he that watereth, shall be watered also himselfe. 26Hee that withholdeth corne, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be vpon the head of him that selleth it. 27He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him. 28He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:27
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
- King James Version
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
- Basic English Bible
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
- Darby Bible
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
- Webster's Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
- World English Bible
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:27
11:27 Seeketh - To do good to all men. Favour - With God and men.