Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death. New Living Translation Godly people find life; evil people find death. English Standard Version Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die. Berean Standard Bible Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. King James Bible As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. New King James Version As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. New American Standard Bible One who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But one who pursues evil attains his own death. NASB 1995 He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death. NASB 1977 He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death. Legacy Standard Bible He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death. Amplified Bible He who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But he who pursues evil attains his own death. Christian Standard Bible Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death. Holman Christian Standard Bible Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death. American Standard Version He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. Contemporary English Version Always do the right thing, and you will live; keep on doing wrong, and you will die. English Revised Version He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. GOD'S WORD® Translation As righteousness leads to life, so whoever pursues evil finds his own death. Good News Translation Anyone who is determined to do right will live, but anyone who insists on doing wrong will die. International Standard Version Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die. Majority Standard Bible Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. NET Bible True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. New Heart English Bible He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. Webster's Bible Translation As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. World English Bible He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCorrectly [is] righteousness for life, "" And whoever is pursuing evil—for his own death. Young's Literal Translation Rightly is righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil -- for his own death. Smith's Literal Translation So justice to life, and he pursuing evil, to his death. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleClemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death. Catholic Public Domain Version Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death. New American Bible Justice leads toward life, but pursuit of evil, toward death. New Revised Standard Version Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but whoever pursues evil will die. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA son who is reared in righteousness lives long; but he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A son of righteousness has life and he who does evil has death. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; But he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. Brenton Septuagint Translation A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…18The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. 19Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. 20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.… Cross References Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 6:8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” Romans 8:6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, 1 John 5:12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, Psalm 37:37-38 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. / But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 21:8 Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. Romans 2:7-8 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. 1 Peter 3:10-12 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. / For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Treasury of Scripture As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death. righteousness Proverbs 10:16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. he Proverbs 1:16-19 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood… Proverbs 7:22,23 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; … Proverbs 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Jump to Previous Attain Attains Death Die Evil Gets Gives Goes Life Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteous Righteousness Rightly Steadfast Stedfast TendethJump to Next Attain Attains Death Die Evil Gets Gives Goes Life Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteous Righteousness Rightly Steadfast Stedfast TendethProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionGenuine righteousness leads to life This phrase emphasizes the biblical principle that true righteousness, which aligns with God's standards, results in life. In the Hebrew context, "life" often signifies not just physical existence but a quality of life that includes peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. This concept is echoed in Deuteronomy 30:19-20, where choosing life is equated with loving and obeying God. The idea of righteousness leading to life is also seen in the teachings of Jesus, who declared Himself the "way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), indicating that a relationship with Him is the ultimate fulfillment of this proverb. Theologically, this righteousness is not self-derived but is imparted through faith, as seen in Romans 3:22, where righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. but the pursuit of evil brings death Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often contrast the outcomes of righteous and wicked living. 2. Israel - The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed. The Israelites were God's chosen people, and the wisdom literature was intended to guide them in living according to God's laws. 3. The Righteous - In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live in accordance with God's commandments and seek to embody His character. 4. The Wicked - Those who pursue evil and live contrary to God's ways, often leading to destructive outcomes. 5. Life and Death - These are not just physical states but represent spiritual conditions and eternal destinies in the wisdom literature of the Bible. Teaching Points The Path of RighteousnessGenuine righteousness is not just about outward actions but involves a heart aligned with God's will. It leads to a fulfilling and eternal life. Consequences of Evil Pursuing evil may offer temporary pleasure but ultimately leads to spiritual and sometimes physical death. This serves as a warning to evaluate our choices and their long-term impacts. Wisdom in Decision-Making Proverbs encourages us to seek wisdom in our daily decisions, understanding that our choices have spiritual consequences. Eternal Perspective This verse reminds us to live with an eternal perspective, valuing righteousness as it aligns with God's eternal kingdom. Role of Jesus in Righteousness As Christians, we understand that true righteousness is found in Christ. Our pursuit of righteousness is empowered by His Spirit within us.(19) As righteousness tendeth to life.--Rather, genuine righteousness tendeth to life.Verse 19. - This verse is not to be connected with the preceding, as in the margin of the Revised Version, "so righteousness," etc., each couplet in these chapters being independent, the connection, such as it is, being maintained by the use of catchwords, such as "righteous," "wicked," "upright," etc. As righteousness tendeth to life. The various uses of the first word כֵן (ken) have led to different renderings. The Authorized Version takes it for "as;" the Revised Version as an adjective: He that is steadfast in righteousness. It is, perhaps, better, with Nowack, to regard it as an adverb: "He who is honestly, strictly, of righteousness, is to life." The meaning is plain: real, genuine righteousness hath the promise of this life and of that which is to come (1 Timothy 4:8). The LXX., reading בֵן (ben), translate, "A righteous son is born for life." He that pursueth evil (Proverbs 13:21); Septuagint, "the persecution of the impious," i.e. that which an impious man inflicts. But the Authorized Version is correct, and the clause means that he who practises evil brings ruin eventually on himself - a warning trite, but unheeded (comp. Proverbs 1:18). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Genuineכֵּן־ (kên-) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3651: So -- thus righteousness צְדָקָ֥ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively leads to life, לְחַיִּ֑ים (lə·ḥay·yîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life but the pursuit וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף (ū·mə·rad·dêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute of evil רָעָ֣ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil brings death. לְמוֹתֽוֹ׃ (lə·mō·w·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin Links Proverbs 11:19 NIVProverbs 11:19 NLT Proverbs 11:19 ESV Proverbs 11:19 NASB Proverbs 11:19 KJV Proverbs 11:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:19 French Bible Proverbs 11:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:19 He who is truly righteous gets life (Prov. 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