Proverbs 11:27

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:27

BSB
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
AKJV
He that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him.
CPDV
He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.
ERV
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.
NHEB
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
SMT
He seeking good shall strive after acceptance: and he seeking evil, it shall come to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:27

HethatdiligentlyseekethH7836VerbgoodH2896procurethH1245VerbfavourH7522Noun MasculinebuthethatseekethH1875VerbmischiefH7451itshallcomeH935Verbuntohim

Commentary for Proverbs 11:27

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 11:27
Summary
Seeking good attracts favor; seeking harm attracts harm.
Event
Linking intentions to outcomes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom