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Proverbs 11:19

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As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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  1. Proverbs 11:17

    The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

  2. Proverbs 11:18

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

  3. Proverbs 11:20

    They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

  4. Proverbs 11:21

    Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.