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Proverbs 11:27
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
Proverbs 11:27 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 11:27 in other translations
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
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In context
24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
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