Proverbs 11:18

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:18

BSB
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
AKJV
The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
CPDV
The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.
ERV
The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
NHEB
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
SMT
The unjust one did a work of falsehood: and the seed of justice the reward of truth.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:18
Summary
Wickedness bears false fruit; morality yields guaranteed rewards
Event
Contrasting fruits of wickedness and virtue
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom