Proverbs 11:27

The English Standar Version

Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,[2] but evil comes to him who searches for it.

Cross References

Esther 7:10

And the king said, "Hang him on that." So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the wrath of the king abated.

Psalm 10:2

In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised.

Psalm 57:6

They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever has a bountiful[2] eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.