American Standard Version
"He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. "
— Proverbs 11:19, American Standard Version
“As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.”
“He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.”
“True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.”
“Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.”
“So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.”
“As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.”
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.