English Language Versions
KJV He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
KJVP He that diligently seeketh H7836 good H2896 procureth H1245 favor: H7522 but he that seeketh H1875 mischief, H7451 it shall come H935 unto him.
YLT Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.
ASV He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
WEB He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
RV He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.
NET The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil— it will come to him.
ERVEN People are pleased with those who try to do good. Those who look for trouble will find it.