“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations for Proverbs 11:27
He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him. - King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him. - New American Standard Version (1995)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. - American Standard Version (1901)
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it. - Basic English Bible
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him. - Darby Bible
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him. - Webster's Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. - World English Bible
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him. - Youngs Literal Bible
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him. - Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 11:27
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:27
11:27 Seeketh - To do good to all men. Favour - With God and men.
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He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
- Basic English Bible
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
- Darby Bible
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
- Webster's Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
- World English Bible
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible