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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que madruga al bien, buscará favor: mas el que busca el mal, vendrále.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que busca el bien, encontrará buena voluntad; pero el que busca el mal, a él lo encontrará el mal.

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