Proverbs 11:18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
In other versions
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.
ASV
The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
BBE
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
DBY
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, But one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
WEB
The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness -- a true reward.
YLT
The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
ENG
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
WBT
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
BSB
In context
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.