Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:27
American Standard Version
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Amplified® Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks [God's] favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come upon him.
Contemporary English Version
Try hard to do right, and you will win friends; go looking for trouble, and you will find it.
Darby English Version
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
Good News Bible
If your goals are good, you will be respected, but if you are looking for trouble, that is what you will get.
King James Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
New American Standard Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
New International Version
He who seeks good finds goodwill,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
New King James Version
He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
Revised Standard Version
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
