Proverbs 11:27-29

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁷He who diligently seeks good seeks [God’s] favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come upon him.

²⁸He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident in his riches shall fall, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like a green bough.

²⁹He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind, and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:27-29

New International Version

²⁷Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.^(A)

²⁸Those who trust in their riches will fall,^(B)
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.^(C)

²⁹Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.^(D)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)