Proverbs 11:19
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Revised Version 1895
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 earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from the bed whither thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 11:4Riches profit not 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 →