Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tendeth to life: 1 So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 1
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In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
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2 Kings 1:4Now therefore thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, 1 And make haste to shed blood. 1
Proverbs 8:36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: 1 All they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 11:4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: 1 But righteousness delivereth from death. 1
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: 1 And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; 1 He shall not be visited with evil. 1
Acts 10:35but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with 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 →