Proverbs 11:19

New Century Version

Those who are truly good will live, but those who chase after evil will die.

Cross References

2 Kings 1:16

Elijah told Ahaziah, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You have sent messengers to ask questions of Baal-Zebub, god of Ekron. Is it because you think there is no God in Israel to ask? Because of this, you will never get up from your bed; you will die.’ ”

2 Kings 1:4

This is what the Lord says: ‘You will never get up from the bed you are lying on; you will die.’ ” Then Elijah left.

Proverbs 10:16

Good people are rewarded with life, but evil people are paid with punishment.

Proverbs 11:4

Riches will not help when it’s time to die, but right living will save you from death.

Proverbs 12:28

Doing what is right is the way to life, but there is another way that leads to death.

Proverbs 19:23

Those who respect the Lord will live and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble.

Proverbs 21:16

Whoever does not use good sense will end up among the dead.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success, and honor.

Proverbs 8:36

Those who do not find me hurt themselves. Those who hate me love death.”

Acts 10:35

In every country God accepts anyone who worships him and does what is right.

Romans 6:23

The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Always do what is right so that you will live and always have the land the Lord your God is giving you.

James 1:15

This desire leads to sin, and then the sin grows and brings death.

1 John 3:10

So we can see who God’s children are and who the devil’s children are: Those who do not do what is right are not God’s children, and those who do not love their brothers and sisters are not God’s children.

1 John 3:7

Dear children, do not let anyone lead you the wrong way. Christ is righteous. So to be like Christ a person must do what is right.