Proverbs 11:19
Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
In context
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. 18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. 19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death. 20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. 22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 11:19 in the KJV
As righteousness tendeth to life: So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 11:19 in the ESV
Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.