Proverbs 11:18-20

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁸ The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.^(A)

¹⁹ Genuine righteousness leads to life,^(B)
but pursuing evil leads to death.^(C)

²⁰ Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.^(D)