Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 11:18
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Berean Standard Bible
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
World English Bible
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
American Standard Version
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 11
16 A gracious woman attains honor, 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 an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
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