Proverbs 11:27 kjv — He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

King James Version

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

— Proverbs 11:27, King James Version

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Proverbs 11 — Context

24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27

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

28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Proverbs 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:27 say?
Proverbs 11:27 in the King James Version reads: “He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
Where is Proverbs 11:27 in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 27.
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 11:27.
What translation should I read Proverbs 11:27 in?
Proverbs 11:27 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 11:27?
Proverbs 11:27 reads (KJV): “He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.” 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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