Proverbs 11:19

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:19

BSB
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
AKJV
As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
CPDV
Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.
ERV
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
NHEB
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
SMT
So justice to life, and he pursuing evil, to his death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:19

AsrighteousnessH6666Noun FemininetendethtolifeH2416sohethatpursuethH7291VerbevilH7451pursuethittohisowndeathH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 11:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:19
Summary
Morality leads to life; evil-seeking leads to death
Event
Moral paths lead to opposing destinations
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom