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evil people find death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As righteousness <i>tendeth</i> to life: so he that pursueth evil <i>pursueth it</i> to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As righteousness <i>leads</i> to life, So he who pursues evil <i>pursues it</i> to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who is steadfast in righteousness <i>attains</i> life, But one who pursues evil <i>attains</i> his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who is steadfast in righteousness <i>will attain</i> to life, And he who pursues evil <i>will bring about</i> his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who is steadfast in righteousness <i>will attain</i> to life, And he who pursues evil <i>will bring about</i> his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who is steadfast in righteousness <i>attains</i> life, But he who pursues evil <i>attains</i> his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Always do the right thing, and you will live; keep on doing wrong, and you will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As righteousness leads to life, so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Anyone who is determined to do right will live, but anyone who insists on doing wrong will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Correctly [is] righteousness for life, "" And whoever is pursuing evil—for his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rightly is righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil -- for his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So justice to life, and he pursuing evil, to his death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Justice leads toward life, but pursuit of evil, toward death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but whoever pursues evil will die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A son who is reared in righteousness lives long; but he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A son of righteousness has life and he who does evil has death.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; But he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly <i>ends</i> in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2040" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên- (Adj-ms) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Genuine</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣə·ḏā·qāh (N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: lə·ḥay·yîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">leads to life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: ū·mə·rad·dêp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">but the pursuit</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: lə·mō·w·ṯōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">brings death.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a></span><br />For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Galatians 6:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a></span><br />Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a></span><br />The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-12.htm">1 John 5:12</a></span><br />Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-15.htm">James 1:15</a></span><br />Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-4.htm">Ezekiel 18:4</a></span><br />Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37-38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/21-8.htm">Jeremiah 21:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10-12</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.</p><p class="hdg">righteousness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Proverbs 10:16</a></b></br> The labour of the righteous <i>tendeth</i> to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Proverbs 12:28</a></b></br> In the way of righteousness <i>is</i> life; and <i>in</i> the pathway <i>thereof there is</i> no death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Proverbs 19:23</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>tendeth</i> to life: and <i>he that hath it</i> shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.</p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16-19</a></b></br> For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Proverbs 7:22,23</a></b></br> He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Proverbs 8:36</a></b></br> But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Attains</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-21.htm">Die</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-27.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/143-3.htm">Pursues</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Tendeth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Attains</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">Die</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Pursues</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Tendeth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Genuine righteousness leads to life</b><br>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 <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a>, 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" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), 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 <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>, where righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.<p><b>but the pursuit of evil brings death</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the outcome of pursuing evil with that of righteousness. In biblical terms, "death" often refers to spiritual death or separation from God, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, which states that the wages of sin is death. The pursuit of evil is a deliberate choice to follow a path contrary to God's will, leading to destruction and judgment. This is illustrated in the story of Cain, whose choice to harbor sin led to the first murder and his subsequent banishment (<a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Genesis 4:7-12</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel viewed evil as not just individual acts but as a path or lifestyle that leads away from God's covenant blessings. This principle is timeless, warning believers of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance and turning back to God, as seen in the call to repentance in <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- 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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>- In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live in accordance with God's commandments and seek to embody His character.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>- Those who pursue evil and live contrary to God's ways, often leading to destructive outcomes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/life_and_death.htm">Life and Death</a></b><br>- These are not just physical states but represent spiritual conditions and eternal destinies in the wisdom literature of the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_righteousness.htm">The Path of Righteousness</a></b><br>Genuine righteousness is not just about outward actions but involves a heart aligned with God's will. It leads to a fulfilling and eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_evil.htm">Consequences of Evil</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a></b><br>Proverbs encourages us to seek wisdom in our daily decisions, understanding that our choices have spiritual consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>This verse reminds us to live with an eternal perspective, valuing righteousness as it aligns with God's eternal kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_jesus_in_righteousness.htm">Role of Jesus in Righteousness</a></b><br>As Christians, we understand that true righteousness is found in Christ. Our pursuit of righteousness is empowered by His Spirit within us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abiram_in_the_bible.htm">What signifies the wide gate leading to destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_command_violence_then.htm">Why did God command violence in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_8_11_fit_ot_justice.htm">How does the violent response sanctioned in Esther 8:11 align with broader Old Testament teachings on justice and mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_early_deaths_of_the_faithful.htm">Proverbs 16:31 declares that gray hair, or old age, is a crown of glory for the righteous--how do we reconcile this with the early deaths of many who lead faithful and moral lives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">As righteousness tendeth to life.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">genuine righteousness tendeth to life.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - 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. <span class="cmt_word">As righteousness tendeth to life.</span> The various uses of the first word <span class="hebrew">כֵן</span> (<span class="accented">ken</span>) have led to different renderings. The Authorized Version takes it for "as;" the Revised Version as an adjective: <span class="accented">He that is steadfast</span> <span class="accented">in righteousness.</span> 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 (<a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">1 Timothy 4:8</a>). The LXX., reading <span class="hebrew">בֵן</span> (<span class="accented">ben</span>), translate, "A righteous son is born for life." <span class="cmt_word">He that pursueth evil</span> (<a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21</a>); Septuagint, "the persecution of the impious," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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. <a href="/proverbs/1-18.htm">Proverbs 1:18</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Genuine</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּן־</span> <span class="translit">(kên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צְדָקָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">leads to life,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַיִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the pursuit</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·rad·dêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brings death.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמוֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mō·w·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:19 He who is truly righteous gets life (Prov. 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