Proverbs 11:18 bbe — The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

Bible in Basic English

"The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness."

— Proverbs 11:18, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 11 — Context

15

He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

16

A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

17

The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

18

The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

19

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

20

The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight

21

Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.

Proverbs 11:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:18 say?
Proverbs 11:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.”
Where is Proverbs 11:18 in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 18.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 11:18.
What translation should I read Proverbs 11:18 in?
Proverbs 11:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 11:18?
Proverbs 11:18 reads (BBE): “The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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