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Proverbs 11:27

Proverbs 11:27 is verse 27 of Proverbs chapter 11, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

Proverbs 11:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible

25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

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