Proverbs 11:19
A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 Yahweh, From the bed whereunto thou hast gone up, shalt thou not come down, for thou shalt, surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For, their feet, to mischief, do run, and haste to the shedding of blood.
Proverbs 8:36But, he that misseth me, wrongeth his own soul, all who hate me, love death.
Proverbs 11:4Wealth, shall not profit, in the day of wrath, but, righteousness, shall deliver from death.
Proverbs 19:23The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain—let him not be visited by calamity.
Acts 10:35But, in every nation, he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is acceptable unto 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 →