Proverbs 11:27 nasb — He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

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"He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him."

— Proverbs 11:27, NASB

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Proverbs 11 — Context

24

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.

25

The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.

26

He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

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He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

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He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls.

Proverbs 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:27 say?
Proverbs 11:27 in the NASB reads: “He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to 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 (NASB): “He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to 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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