Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
Updated King James Version
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 works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Cross References
2 Kings 1:4Now therefore thus says the LORD, You shall not come down from that bed on which you are gone up, but shall surely die. And Elijah departed.
Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 8:36But he that sins against me wrongs his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 11:4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Acts 10:35But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, 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 →