Proverbs 12:2

God's Word

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would say, “Your case is good and proper, but the king hasn’t appointed anyone to hear it.”

Psalm 112:5

All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.

Psalm 9:15

The nations have sunk into the pit they have made. Their feet are caught in the net they have hidden ⌞to trap others⌟.

Proverbs 1:31

They will eat the fruit of their lifestyle. They will be stuffed with their own schemes.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.

Proverbs 14:17

A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.

Proverbs 14:22

Don’t those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.

Proverbs 6:18

a mind devising wicked plans, feet that are quick to do wrong,

Proverbs 8:35

Whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 8:8

No one has the power to prevent the spirit  of life from leaving. No one has control over the day of his own death. There is no way to avoid the war ⌞against death⌟. Wickedness will not save wicked people ⌞from dying⌟.

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a dependable man, and he was full of the Holy Spirit and faith. A large crowd believed in the Lord.

Romans 5:7

Finding someone who would die for a godly person is rare. Maybe someone would have the courage to die for a good person.