Proverbs 11:18
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
Webster's Revision
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
World English Bible
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Clarke's Proverbs 11:18 Bible Commentary
Worketh a deceitful work - An unstable work; nothing is durable that he does, except his crimes.
Barnes's Proverbs 11:18 Bible Commentary
Deceitful work - Work which deceives and disappoints the worker; in contrast with the "sure reward" of the second clause.
Omit "shall be" and render, "but he that soweth righteousness worketh a sure reward."
Wesley's Proverbs 11:18 Bible Commentary
11:18 Worketh - A work which will deceive his expectation.Soweth - That worketh it with constancy, and diligence.