Proverbs 11:18

American Standard Version (1901)

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.

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Referenced Verses

  • Hos 10:12-13 : 12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. 13 Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies; for thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.
  • Jas 3:18 : 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
  • Gal 6:8-9 : 8 For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
  • Eccl 10:8 : 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
  • Isa 59:5-8 : 5 They hatch adders' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth; and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. 6 Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands. 7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths. 8 The way of peace they know not; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace.
  • Job 27:13-23 : 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, And the heritage of oppressors, which they receive from the Almighty: 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword; And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death, And his widows shall make no lamentation. 16 Though he heap up silver as the dust, And prepare raiment as the clay; 17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, And the innocent shall divide the silver. 18 He buildeth his house as the moth, And as a booth which the keeper maketh. 19 He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered [to his fathers] ; He openeth his eyes, and he is not. 20 Terrors overtake him like waters; A tempest stealeth him away in the night. 21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth; And it sweepeth him out of his place. 22 For [God] shall hurl at him, and not spare: He would fain flee out of his hand. 23 Men shall clap their hands at him, And shall hiss him out of his place.
  • Ps 126:5-6 : 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him] .
  • Prov 1:18 : 18 And these lay wait for their own blood; They lurk privily for their own lives.
  • Prov 5:22 : 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
  • Eph 4:22 : 22 that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit;

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 10:16
    80%

    16The labor of the righteous [tendeth] to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

  • Prov 11:19
    80%

    19He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

  • Prov 11:30-31
    2 verses
    80%

    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

    31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!

  • Isa 3:10-11
    2 verses
    78%

    10Say ye of the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him] ; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

    11Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him] ; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.

  • Prov 13:21-22
    2 verses
    78%

    21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

    22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

  • Job 4:8
    77%

    8According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, And sow trouble, reap the same.

  • Prov 22:8
    76%

    8He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

  • Prov 12:12
    76%

    12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit] .

  • Ps 37:21
    76%

    21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

  • Prov 11:4-6
    3 verses
    76%

    4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

    5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

    6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

  • Prov 21:15
    76%

    15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 11:23
    75%

    23The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

  • Gal 6:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

    8For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.

  • Ps 58:11
    75%

    11So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.

  • Prov 11:27-28
    2 verses
    75%

    27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

  • Prov 21:7
    74%

    7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

  • Prov 13:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

    6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

  • Ps 28:4
    74%

    4Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings: Give them after the operation of their hands; Render to them their desert.

  • Prov 11:21
    74%

    21[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

  • Prov 12:5
    74%

    5The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

  • Prov 21:18
    74%

    18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright.

  • Prov 14:32
    74%

    32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

  • Prov 11:8
    74%

    8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

  • Prov 29:6
    74%

    6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

  • Prov 28:10
    74%

    10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

  • Prov 17:23
    73%

    23A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 17:13
    73%

    13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

  • Prov 11:17
    73%

    17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

  • Prov 12:14
    73%

    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

  • Rom 2:6
    73%

    6who will render to every man according to his works:

  • Prov 24:15
    73%

    15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:

  • Prov 12:21
    73%

    21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

  • Ps 37:32
    73%

    32The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.

  • Prov 10:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

    3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

  • Prov 10:29
    73%

    29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

  • Ps 97:11
    73%

    11Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

  • Ezek 33:18
    73%

    18When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die therein.

  • Job 34:11
    72%

    11For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.

  • Prov 28:20
    72%

    20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

  • Job 31:3
    72%

    3Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity?

  • Prov 21:21
    72%

    21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.