Proverbs 11:19
An honest person who does what is right will live, 1 but the one who pursues evil will die. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In Context
20Yahweh hates those whose hearts are perverse, 1 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. 1
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4Therefore Yahweh says, “You will not come down from the bed to where you have gone up; instead, you will certainly die.”'” Then Elijah left.
Proverbs 1:16their feet run to evil 1 and they hurry to shed blood. 1
Proverbs 8:36But he who fails, harms his own life; 1 all who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 11:4Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath, 1 but doing right keeps you from death. 1
Proverbs 19:23Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; 1 anyone who has it will be satisfied 1 and not afflicted by harm. 1
Acts 10:35Instead, in every nation anyone who worships and does righteous deeds 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 →