Verse of the Day
Proverbs 11:18 NIV
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.English Standard Version
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.The Message
Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.New King James Version
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.New Living Translation
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.Proverbs 11:18 In-Context
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Tuesday, February 10
Proverbs 11:9
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Sunday, February 08
Isaiah 29:13-14
The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Saturday, February 07
John 11:40
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
Friday, February 06
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Thursday, February 05
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 11:18
(Read Proverbs 11:18)
He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.