Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto 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!
A Conservative Version
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to 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.
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
26 Whoso hordeth up his corn, shall be cursed among the people; but blessing shall light upon his head that selleth it. 27 He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall have a 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 made for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
Psalm 7:15-16
He hath graven and dug up a pit, and is fallen himself into the destruction that he made for others.
Psalm 57:6
They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul: they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into it themselves. Selah.
Psalm 9:15-16
The Heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made; in the same net which they hid privily, is their own foot taken.
Psalm 10:2
While the ungodly hath the overhand, the poor must suffer persecution; let them be taken in the crafty wiliness that they have imagined!
Proverbs 17:11
A sedicious person seeketh mischief; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.