Proverbs 11:17-19

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A kind man benefits himself,^(A)
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.^(B)

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The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.^(C)

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Genuine righteousness leads to life,^(D)
but pursuing evil leads to death.^(E)

A. Proverbs 11:17: Matthew 5:7; Matthew 25:34-36

B. Proverbs 11:17: Proverbs 11:3

C. Proverbs 11:18: Proverbs 10:2-3

D. Proverbs 11:19: Proverbs 10:16-17; Proverbs 19:23

E. Proverbs 11:19: Romans 6:23