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Proverbs 11:18
The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.
Proverbs 11:18 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
16 A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
17 The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
18 The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.
19 A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
20 The abomination of Yahweh, are they of perverse heart, but, his delight, are the men of blameless life.
21 Hand to hand, the wicked man shall not be held innocent, but, the seed of the righteous, hath been delivered.
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