BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
18A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:18
Proverbs 11:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
18A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying]. [Hos 10:12; Gal 6:8, 9; James 3:18]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
18The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
American Standard Version (ASV)
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages;
But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
18The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
18Wicked people earn deceitful wages,
but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
18An evil person really earns nothing.
But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
18A wicked person gets riches that soon disappear.
But someone who lives in a good way will surely receive good things.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
18The wicked is getting a lying wage, || And whoever is sowing righteousness—a true reward.