Proverbs 11:27
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
— Proverbs 11:27, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil--it meeteth him.