Proverbs 11:19

Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death