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


In Context

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.

21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:19As righteousness tendeth to life, so 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.