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Proverbs 11:18
The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
Proverbs 11:18 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 11:18 in other translations
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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In context
15 Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
16 A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
17 Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
19 As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
21 Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.
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