Proverbs 11:18
The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
In Context
17He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
19As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
Cross References
Psalms 126:5They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.
Proverbs 5:22His own iniquities shall ensnare the wicked; Yea, he shall be held fast by the cords of his own sins.
Ecclesiastes 10:8He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh down a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
Hosea 10:2Their heart is divided; now shall they suffer for it; He will break down their altars, And destroy their images.
Galatians 6:8for he that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
James 3:18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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 →