Proverbs 11:19
Lyke as ryghteousnesse bringeth lyfe: euen so to cleaue vnto euyll, bryngeth death.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 1:16For their feete runne to euyll, and are hasty to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But whoso offendeth against me, hurteth his owne soule: and they that hate me, are the louers of death.
Proverbs 11:4Riches helpe not in the day of vengeaunce: but ryghteousnesse deliuereth from death.
Proverbs 19:23The feare of the Lord [bringeth a man] to lyfe: and he shall rest the whole night in plenteousnesse without visitation of any plague.
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 →