27Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.


In Context

24 Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

25 The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

26 He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

27 Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.

29 He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.

Proverbs 11:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:27He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:27He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:27Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:27He that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him.