Proverbs 11:27-29

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁷Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.

²⁸He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.

²⁹He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.

Proverbs 11:27-29

New International Version

²⁷Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.^(A)

²⁸Those who trust in their riches will fall,^(B)
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.^(C)

²⁹Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.^(D)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)