Proverbs 11:27-28
Proverbs 11:27-28 The Message (MSG)
The one who seeks good finds delight; the student of evil becomes evil. A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.
Proverbs 11:27-28 King James Version (KJV)
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: But the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 11:27-28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him. He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:27-28 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever looks for good will find kindness, but whoever looks for evil will find trouble. Those who trust in riches will be ruined, but a good person will be healthy like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:27-28 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:27-28 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it. Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:27-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
Proverbs 11:27-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him. He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall, But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:27-28 New Living Translation (NLT)
If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you! Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
Proverbs 11:27-28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Living your life seeking what is good for others brings untold favor, but those who wish evil for others will find it coming back on them. Keep trusting in your riches and down you’ll go! But the lovers of God rise up like flowers in the spring.