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Proverbs 11:19
A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
Proverbs 11:19 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 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.
22 As a ring of gold in the snout of a swine, is a woman of beauty who hath abandoned discretion.
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