KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Proverbs 11:18 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “The wicked” | רָשָׁ֗ע | Morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person | wicked |
| “worketh” | עֹשֶׂ֥ה | To do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application | worketh |
| “a deceitful” | שָׁ֑קֶר | An untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial) | deceitful |
| “work:” | פְעֻלַּת | (abstractly) work | work |
| “but to him that soweth” | וְזֹרֵ֥עַ | To sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify | soweth |
| “righteousness” | צְ֝דָקָ֗ה | Rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity) | righteousness |
| “shall be” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “a sure” | אֱמֶֽת׃ | Stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness | sure |
| “reward.” | שֶׂ֣כֶר | Wages | reward |
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16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
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