Proverbs 11:19
Viewing the King James Version. Click to switch to 1611 King James Version of Proverbs 11:19.
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
Share This Verse:
<< Read the whole chapter of Proverbs 11
<< Read the entire book of Proverbs
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:19
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who is steadfast in righteousness {will attain} to life, And he who pursues evil {will bring about} his own death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.
- Basic English Bible
As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
- Darby Bible
Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
- Douay Rheims Bible
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
- Webster's Bible
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
- World English Bible
Rightly [is] righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil -- for his own death.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
KUDZAYI's comment on 2013-03-11 05:30:28:
I think when you choose righteousness, you are accepting Jesus Christ who is life; when you do otherwise you are accepting eternal destruction.
What Do You Think of Proverbs 11:19?
Share your own thoughts or commentary here...