Proverbs 21:21

A Conservative Version

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, become ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty in Lord.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward of humility [and] the fear of LORD [is] riches and honor and life.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:11

But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, patience, mildness.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of a wicked man is an abomination to LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:22

And flee juvenile impulses, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

Isaiah 51:1

Hearken to me, ye who follow after righteousness, ye who seek LORD. Look to the rock from where ye were hewn, and to the hold of the pit from where ye were dug.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perishes, and though proven by fire, may be found for praise and esteem and for glory at the revealing of Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:19

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but examine all things. Hold firm the good.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Hosea 6:3

And let us know, let us follow on to know LORD. His going forth is sure as the morning, and he will come to us as the rain, as the latter rain that waters the earth.

Proverbs 3:22

so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

Psalm 112:4

To the upright there arises light in the darkness. [He is] gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

Proverbs 10:16

The labor of a righteous man produces life. The fruit of a wicked man [is] to sin.

Proverbs 11:19

He who is steadfast in righteousness [comes] to life, and he who pursues evil [comes] to his own death.