ASV: He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

BBE: He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.

DBY: He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.

KJV: He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

JPS: He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.

WBS: He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.

WEB: He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

YLT: Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.


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