Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Rightly `is' righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil -- for his own death.