Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:27
American Standard Version
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Amplified® Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks [God's] favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come upon him.
Darby English Version
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
King James Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Revised Standard Version
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.