Proverbs 11:27

Catholic Public Domain Version

He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.

Cross References

Esther 7:10

"Remember," he said, "the days of your lowliness, how you were nurtured as if in my hand, because Haman, who is second after the king, has spoken against us to death.

Psalm 10:2

I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, "Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow."

Psalm 57:6

who will not listen to the voice of charmers, nor even to the enchanter who chants wisely.

Proverbs 17:11

The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.