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Proverbs 11:19
As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
Proverbs 11:19 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 11:19 in other translations
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
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In context
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.
22 As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
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