Proverbs 11:18-21

New International Version

¹⁸A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.^(A)

¹⁹Truly the righteous attain life,^(B)
but whoever pursues evil finds death.^(C)

²⁰The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,^(D)
but he delights^(E) in those whose ways are blameless.^(F)

²¹Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.^(G)

Proverbs 11:18-21

International Standard Version

¹⁸Evil people earn deceptive wages,
    but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.
¹⁹Genuine righteousness leads to life,
    but whoever pursues evil will die.
²⁰Devious minds are abhorrent to the Lord,
    but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.
²¹Be sure of this:^[a] the wicked will not go unpunished,
    but the descendants of the righteous will go free.