¹⁸ A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

¹⁸ The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

¹⁸ Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.