Proverbs 11:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:27 — KJV
“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
— Proverbs 11:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:27
“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:27: good, favour, come
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:27: good, mischief, come
“[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:27: good, mischief, come
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:27: good, come
“And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:27: good, favour
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