Proverbs 21:21

English Standard Version 2016

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee 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 hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

Philippians 3:12

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.

Hosea 6:3

Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.”

Proverbs 3:22

and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

Psalm 112:4

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Proverbs 10:16

The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.

Proverbs 11:19

Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.