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Proverbs 11:19

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17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

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BSB
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
KJV
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
WEB
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
ASV
He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
DARBY
As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
BLB
Rightly [is] righteousness for life, and the one pursuing evil [is] unto his own death.
ÅB
Den som står fast i rettferdighet, ham blir det til liv; men den som jager etter ondt, volder sin egen død.
OTB
De standhaftige i rettferdighet oppnår liv, men de som forfølger ondskap møter døden.
B1930
Den som står fast i rettferdighet, ham blir det til liv; men den som jager efter ondt, volder sin egen død.

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