Proverbs 11:18
The wicked practiseth a work of falsehood; but he that soweth righteousness [obtaineth] the reward of truth.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
In Context
17The man of kindness doth good to his own soul; but he that troubleth his own flesh is cruel.
Cross References
Psalms 126:5Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.
Proverbs 5:22His own iniquities will truly catch the wicked, and with the cords of his sin will he be held firmly.
Ecclesiastes 10:8He that diggeth a pit will fall into it; and him who breaketh down a fence—a serpent will bite him.
Hosea 10:2Their heart is divided; now shall they bear their guilt: this will break down their altars, will devastate their statues.
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 →