Proverbs 11:27

He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them