Proverbs 11:19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
In other versions
He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.
ASV
So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.
BBE
As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
DBY
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
WEB
Rightly `is' righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil -- for his own death.
YLT
As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
ENG
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
WBT
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
BSB
In context
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.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.