Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:18
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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.
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