Proverbs 21:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever pursues justice and kindness will find life and honor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:4

Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

Proverbs 10:16

The labor of the just leads to life, the gains of the wicked, to futility.

Proverbs 11:19

Justice leads toward life, but pursuit of evil, toward death.

Proverbs 15:9

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

Proverbs 22:4

The result of humility and fear of the Lord is riches, honor and life.

Proverbs 3:22

So will they be life to your soul, and an adornment for your neck.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue justice, who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the quarry from which you were taken;

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming. He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.”

Matthew 5:6

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

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Philippians 3:12

It is not that I have already taken hold of it or have already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus].

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Test everything; retain what is good.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart.

Hebrews 12:14

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

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.