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The one who searches for what is good seeks favor, but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
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American Standard Version
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
English Standard Version
Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
King James Version
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
New American Standard Bible
One who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But one who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
New International Version
Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.
New King James Version
He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
New Living Translation
If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!
World English Bible
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.