Proverbs 11:19
As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 1:4Wherefore thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not come downe from the bed on which thou art gone vp, but shalt die the death. So Eliiah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feete runne to euill, and make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 11:4Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.
Proverbs 19:23The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
Acts 10:35But in euery nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousnesse, is accepted with 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 →