Proverbs 11:19
Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In Context
20A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4For this reason, thus says the Lord: From the bed to which you have ascended, you shall not descend. Instead, dying you shall die.’” And Elijah went away.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet rush to evil, and they hurry to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he who sins against me will wound his own soul. All who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 11:4Wealth will not profit in the day of vengeance. But justice shall liberate from death.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
Acts 10:35But within every nation, whoever fears him and works justice 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 →