Proverbs 11:27

Proverbs 11:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27Whoever seeks good finds favor,

but evil comes to one who searches for it.

27One who diligently seeks good seeks favor,

But one who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,

But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,

But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

27He who searches out good finds favor,

but evil will come to him who seeks it.

27Anyone who looks for what is good will be blessed.

But bad things will happen to a person who plans to do evil.