Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 11:27
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Berean Standard Bible
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
King James Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
World English Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
American Standard Version
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 11
25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
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