Proverbs 11:18
The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
In Context
17A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
19Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
Cross References
Psalms 126:5But such as turn aside into bonds, the Lord shall lead out with the workers of iniquity: peace upon Israel.
Proverbs 5:22His own iniquities catch the wicked, and he is fast bound with the ropes of his own sins.
Ecclesiastes 10:8He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
Hosea 10:2Their heart is divided: now they shall perish: he shall break down their idols, he shall destroy their altars.
Galatians 6:8For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.
James 3:18And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:18
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. It is a common principle, Every one for himself. Proximus egomet mihi—None so near to me as myself. Now, if this be rightly understood, it will be a reason for the cherishing of gracious dispositions in ourselves and the crucifying of corrupt ones. We are friends or enemies to ourselves, even in respect of present comfort, according as we are or are not governed by religious principles. 1. A merciful, tender, good… Read the whole commentary →