Catholic Public Domain Version
"He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them. "
— Proverbs 11:27, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
“He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. ”
“He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.”
“The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him.”
“Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them.”
“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.”
“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need.
The soul that blesses shall be made fat. And whoever inebriates will likewise be inebriated himself.
Whoever hides away grain shall be cursed among the people. But a blessing is upon the head of those who sell it.
He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall. But the just shall spring up like a green leaf.
Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise.
The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise.