Proverbs 11:19
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAs righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
— Proverbs 11:19, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Rightly <FI>is<Fi> righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil--for his own death.