Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
Noyes Bible
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 toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
20The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, And make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he who misseth me doeth violence to himself; All they who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 11:4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
Acts 10:35but in every nation he that feareth him and worketh righteousness is acceptable to 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 →