Seeker Friendly

(Pro 11:27 KJV) He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

The NASB uses the English “seeks” twice for two different Hebrew words.  The KJV translates them differently as “diligently seeketh” (7836) and “procureth” (1245).  Unfortunately this is the only place the KJV uses this translation.  Over 190 times it is some form of “seek”.  So we don’t see a guarantee here, we see a goal.

It is not clear if the benefit comes from God or man.  It could be both.  Either way it seems to be telling us that if we go out looking for trouble, we will find it.

So?  Motive is always as important as the actual action when it comes to righteous behavior.  Check what you heart has as a goal because you will get results based on that.