Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: And the rod of his anger shall fail.
In context
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: And the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor. 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; Yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:8 in the NIV
Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:8 in the ESV
Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail.