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


In Context

15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.

16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

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

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

20 The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

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 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 English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:18The wicked earneth deceitful wages: 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.