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Proverbs 11:18
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A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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Proverbs 11:18 in Other Translations
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
ESV
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The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
NLT
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Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.
MSG
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Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.
CSB
18
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
Proverbs 11:18 In-Context
16
A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
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The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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Exodus 1:20
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Job 4:8
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Hosea 10:12-13
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