Proverbs 11:27

King James Version 1611 (Original)

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Esth 7:10 : 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
  • Ps 7:15-16 : 15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
  • Ps 57:6 : 6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
  • Prov 17:11 : 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  • Ps 9:15-16 : 15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
  • Ps 10:2 : 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 78%

    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

    20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • 78%

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

    18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

    19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

  • 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  • 2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  • 21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

  • 8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

  • 22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

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

  • 11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

  • 74%

    10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • 20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

  • 8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • 11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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    22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

    23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

  • 10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

  • 26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

  • 73%

    19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

    20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.

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    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

    29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • 15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

  • 23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

  • 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

  • 27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

  • 2Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.

  • 9Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!

  • 5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

  • 14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

  • 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

  • 12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

  • 5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

  • 29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

  • 27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

  • 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • 26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

  • 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • 29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

  • 14Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

  • 3That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.

  • 8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  • 14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

  • 5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

  • 4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.