Proverbs 11:27-29
English Standard Version Anglicised
27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favour,[a]
but evil comes to (A)him who searches for it.
28 Whoever (B)trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will (C)flourish like a green leaf.
29 Whoever (D)troubles his own household will (E)inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:27 Or acceptance
Proverbs 11:27-29
New International Version
27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.(A)
28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(B)
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(C)
29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.(D)
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