Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
Proverbs 21:21 - Revised Standard Version He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who earnestly seeks after and craves righteousness, mercy, and loving-kindness will find life in addition to righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) and honor. [Prov. 15:9; Matt. 5:6.] American Standard Version (1901) He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor. Common English Bible Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever follows justice and mercy shall discover life, justice, and glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory. |
Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
He who is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
“Hearken to me, you who pursue deliverance, you who seek the Lord; look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were digged.
Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his going forth is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.”
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.