Proverbs 11:27

27 He who strives for good obtains favor, but he who searches for evil - it comes to him!

Proverbs 11:27 In-Context

25 The person who blesses others will prosper; he who satisfies others will be satisfied himself.
26 The people will curse him who withholds grain; but if he sells it, blessings will be on his head.
27 He who strives for good obtains favor, but he who searches for evil - it comes to him!
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like sprouting leaves.
29 Those who trouble their families inherit the wind, and the fool becomes slave to the wise.
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