18The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.


In Context

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

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

20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

Proverbs 11:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:18Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness — a true reward.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.