Proverbs 10:16
The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
In context
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. 14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. 15 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. 16 The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. 19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:16 in the KJV
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: The fruit of the wicked to sin.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:16 in the NIV
The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.