Proverbs 11:18 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness -- a true reward.

English ASV

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

English Amplified

The wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) shall have a sure reward [permanent and satisfying]. [Hos. 10:12; Gal. 6:8, 9; James 3:18.]

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) shall have a sure reward [permanent and satisfying]. [Hos. 10:12; Gal. 6:8, 9; James 3:18.]

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The wicked person earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

English EASY 2024

A wicked person gets riches that soon disappear. But someone who lives in a good way will surely receive good things.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The work of evil people is all lies, but those who do right will receive a good reward.

The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Wicked people do not really gain anything, but if you do what is right, you are certain to be rewarded.

English God's Word - GW 1995

A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The wicked man makes empty profits, but he who sows virture has a sure reward.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Those who do what is wrong really earn nothing. But those who plant what is right will certainly be rewarded.

English NIV

The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

English NKJ 1982

The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.

English NLT

Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Evil people may get a short-term gain, but to sow seeds of righteousness will bring a true and lasting reward.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The evil man gets rich for the moment, but the good man's reward lasts forever.

English Tyndale 1537

The labour of the ungodly prospereth not, but he that sheweth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:18 — Compare Translations