Proverbs 11:19
Do what's right, and you will live; chase after evil and you will die.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In Context
18The wicked earn wages that cheat them, but those who sow goodness reap a genuine reward.
20The Lord hates perverted minds, but is happy with those who live moral lives.
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4So this is the Lord's answer: ‘You will not leave the bed on which you are lying. You're definitely going to die.’” And Elijah left.
Proverbs 1:16For they rush to do evil; they hurry to commit violence and murder.
Proverbs 8:36But those who don't find me hurt themselves; everyone who hates me loves death.”
Proverbs 11:4Wealth won't help you on judgment day, but goodness saves you from death.
Proverbs 19:23Honoring the Lord is life, and you will rest contentedly, safe from harm.
Acts 10:35In every nation God accepts those who respect him, and do what is good and right.
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 →