Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Holman Bible
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
International Standard Version
The person seeking good will find favor, but anyone who searches for evil it will find him!
American Standard Version
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Amplified
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,
But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
Bible in Basic English
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
Darby Translation
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
Julia Smith Translation
He seeking good shall strive after acceptance: and he seeking evil, it shall come to him.
King James 2000
He that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks evil, it shall come unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.
Modern King James verseion
He who carefully seeks good gets favor; but he who seeks mischief, it shall come to him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him.
NET Bible
The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil -- it will come to him.
New Heart English Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
The Emphasized Bible
He that diligently seeketh good, aimeth at favour, but, he that studieth mischief, it shall come on himself.
Webster
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
World English Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
Themes
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Favor
Diligence » In temporal matters leads to favor
Mischief » Who falls into mischief
Mischief » Those that seek mischief
The goodness of the lord » Those that seek good
The lord seeking that which was lost » Those that seek mischief
Interlinear
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Ratsown
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
26 The people shall curse him who withholds grain, but a blessing shall be upon the head of him who sells it. 27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. 28 He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Cross References
Esther 7:10
So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king's wrath was pacified.
Psalm 7:15-16
He has made a pit, and dug it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Psalm 57:6
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit before me. They are fallen into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
Psalm 9:15-16
The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken.
Psalm 10:2
In the pride of the wicked man the poor man is hotly pursued. Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.