Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:18
American Standard Version
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.
Amplified® Bible
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].
Contemporary English Version
Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.
Darby English Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Good News Bible
Wicked people do not really gain anything, but if you do what is right, you are certain to be rewarded.
King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
New American Standard Bible
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness {gets} a true reward.
New International Version
The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
New King James Version
The wicked man does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Revised Standard Version
A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
Young's Literal Translation
The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness -- a true reward.
