Proverbs 11:19
He who is firm in righteousness attaineth to life: and he that pursueth evil [doth it] to his own death.
Leeser Tanakh
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
2 Kings 1:4Now therefore, thus hath said the Lord, From the bed on which thou art gone up shalt thou not come down; for thou shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run after evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he that sinneth against me doth violence to his own soul: all those that hate me love death.
Proverbs 11:4Wealth cannot profit on the day of wrath; but righteousness deliver from death.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the Lord leadeth unto life: and he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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 →