Proverbs 11:27
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.In other versions
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
ASV
He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
BBE
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
DBY
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
WEB
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
YLT
He that diligently seeks good procures favour: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come unto him.
ENG
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
WBT
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
BSB
In context
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.