Proverbs 11:19
He who is steadfast in righteousness [comes] to life, and he who pursues evil [comes] to his own death.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In Context
18A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4Now therefore thus says LORD, Thou shall not come down from the bed where thou have gone up, but shall surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.
Proverbs 11:4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.
Acts 10:35but in every nation, he who fears him, and works righteousness, is acceptable to him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:19
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Note, 1. Sinners put a most fatal cheat upon themselves: The wicked works a deceitful work, builds himself a house upon the sand, which will deceive him when the storm comes, promises himself that by his sin which he will never gain; nay, it is cutting his throat when it smiles upon him. Sin deceived me, and by it slew me. 2. Saints lay up the best securities for themselves: He that sows righteousness, that is… Read the whole commentary →