19As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.


In Context

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

20 The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.

21 Hand for hand! an evil man shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Proverbs 11:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:19As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:19The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:19Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:19He that is stedfast in righteousness'shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:19He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:19Rightly is righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil — for his own death.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:19As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.