Proverbs 11:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

American King James Version (AKJV)

As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that is stedfast in righteousness'shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.

Webster's Revision

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

World English Bible

He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

English Revised Version (ERV)

He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

Clarke's Proverbs 11:19 Bible Commentary