Proverbs 11:19 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 11 · verse 19 · King James Version

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.Proverbs 11:19 · King James Version

Proverbs 11:19 in context

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.

20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

righteousnesstsᵉdâqâhrightness , subjectively , objectively , morally or figurativelyH6666 →
pursuethrâdaphto run after (usually with hostile intentH7291 →
lifechayaliveH2416 →
evilraʻbad or evilH7451 →