Proverbs 11:27

Dishonest Scales

26The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it. 27He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Bible in Basic English
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.
Free Bible Version
If you look to do good, you'll be appreciated; but if you look for evil, you'll find it!
Geneva Bible 1599
He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Translation for Translators
If you sincerely want to do what is right, people will respect you, but if you are wanting to cause trouble, trouble is what you will get.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor, but the one who searches for evil will find it.
Noah Webster Bible
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
World English Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him.