Proverbs 21:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honour.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work,  because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.

Proverbs 22:4

Humility, the fear of the  Lord, results in wealth, honour, and life.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness   #– #without it no one will see the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,  endurance,  and gentleness.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee  from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,  along with those who call on the Lord  from a pure heart.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the  Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith   #– #more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire   #– #may result  in praise, glory, and honour  at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what promotes peace  and what builds up one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things.  Hold on to what is good.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold  of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Hosea 6:3

Let’s strive to know the  Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.

Proverbs 3:22

They will be life for you  , and adornment  for your neck.

Proverbs 10:16

The reward of the righteous is life; the wages of the wicked is punishment.

Proverbs 11:19

Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.