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Proverbs 10:16
The labour of the righteous, [leadeth] to life, the increase of the lawless, to sin.
Proverbs 10:16 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 10:16 in other translations
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
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In context
13 In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.
14 Wise men, treasure up knowledge, but, the mouth of the foolish, is a terror near at hand.
15 The substance of the rich, is his strong city, the terror of the poor, is their poverty.
16 The labour of the righteous, [leadeth] to life, the increase of the lawless, to sin.
17 On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.
18 He that concealeth hatred, hath false lips, and he that sendeth forth slander, the same, is a dullard.
19 In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
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