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

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.

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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