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Proverbs 11:18
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KJ21
The wicked worketh a deceitful work, but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
ASV
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
AMP
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying].
AMPC
The wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) shall have a sure reward [permanent and satisfying].
BRG
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
CSB
The wicked person earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
CSBA
The wicked person earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
CEB
The wicked earn false wages, but those who sow righteousness receive a true reward.
CJB
The profits of the wicked are illusory; but those who sow righteousness gain a true reward.
CEV
Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.
DARBY
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
DRA
The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
ERV
The work of evil people is all lies, but those who do right will receive a good reward.
EASY
A wicked person gets riches that soon disappear. But someone who lives in a good way will surely receive good things.
EHV
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
ESV
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
ESVUK
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
EXB
An evil person ·really earns nothing [gets false/deceptive wages], but a ·good [righteous] person will surely be rewarded.
GNV
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but he that soweth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
GW
A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.
GNT
Wicked people do not really gain anything, but if you do what is right, you are certain to be rewarded.
HCSB
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
ICB
An evil person really gains nothing from what he earns. But a good person will surely be rewarded.
ISV
Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.
JUB
¶ The wicked works a deceitful work, but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
KJV
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
AKJV
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
LSB
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
LEB
The wicked earns deceptive gain, but he who sows righteousness, a true reward.
TLB
The evil man gets rich for the moment, but the good man’s reward lasts forever.
MSG
Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.
MEV
The wicked works a deceitful work, but to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.
NOG
A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.
NABRE
The wicked make empty profits, but those who sow justice have a sure reward.
NASB
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
NASB1995
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
NCB
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
NCV
An evil person really earns nothing, but a good person will surely be rewarded.
NET
The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.
NIRV
An evil person really earns nothing. But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.
NIV
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
NIVUK
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
NKJV
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
NLV
The sinful man earns false pay, but he who spreads what is right and good gets pay that is sure.
NLT
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.
NRSVA
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
NRSVACE
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
NRSVCE
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
NRSVUE
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
OJB
The reshah worketh a wage of sheker, but to him that soweth tzedakah (righteousness) shall be a sachar emes (sure reward).
RGT
The wicked work a deceitful work. But he who sows righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
RSV
A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
RSVCE
A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
TLV
The wicked earn deceptive wages, but a sower of righteousness reaps a true reward.
VOICE
The wicked earn a living by deception, but the one who plants righteousness gathers a true harvest.
WEB
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
WYC
A wicked man maketh unstable work; but faithful meed is to him, that soweth rightfulness. (There is no surety with the work of the wicked; but there is a sure reward for those who sow goodness.)
YLT
The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness -- a true reward.
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