Other translations
New Catholic Bible
If he does any good, he does so by mistake, and in the end his greed will be revealed.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
If ever he does good, it is by mistake; and in the end he reveals his meanness.
Good News Translation®
When such a person does something good, it is only by accident; his selfishness will sooner or later be evident.
Wycliffe Bible
And if he doeth good, he doeth (it) unwittingly, and not willfully (or willingly); and at the last he showeth his malice.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
even if he does good, he does it unintentionally, and betrays his baseness in the end.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
If ever they do good, it is by mistake, and in the end they reveal their meanness.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
If ever he does good, it is by mistake; and in the end he reveals his meanness.
Common English Bible © 2011
If they do good, they do it without being aware, and in the end they reveal their wickedness.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
If ever they do good, it is by mistake; in the end they reveal their meanness.
Revised Standard Version
even if he does good, he does it unintentionally, and betrays his baseness in the end.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
If ever he does good, it is by mistake; and in the end he reveals his meanness.