Psalm 112:4

Good News Translation (US Version)

Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.

Cross References

Job 11:17

Your life will be brighter than sunshine at noon, and life's darkest hours will shine like the dawn.

Isaiah 58:10

if you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon.

Psalm 97:11

Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good.

1 John 3:7

Let no one deceive you, my children! Whoever does what is right is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.

1 John 2:29

You know that Christ is righteous; you should know, then, that everyone who does what is right is God's child.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

Psalm 106:1

Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal.

Ephesians 5:9

for it is the light that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth.

John 12:46

I have come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.

Psalm 37:6

he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun's rays. You will be as free and happy as calves let out of a stall.

1 John 3:10

Here is the clear difference between God's children and the Devil's children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God's children.

Ephesians 5:15

So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people.

Isaiah 50:10

All of you that honor the Lord and obey the words of his servant, the path you walk may be dark indeed, but trust in the Lord, rely on your God.

Job 22:28

You will succeed in all you do, and light will shine on your path.

Job 29:3

God was always with me then and gave me light as I walked through the darkness.

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is merciful and good; our God is compassionate.

Psalm 145:17

The Lord is righteous in all he does, merciful in all his acts.

Proverbs 21:21

Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.

Isaiah 58:8

“Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I will always be with you to save you; my presence will protect you on every side.