Proverbs 12:28

New Century Version

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

Cross References

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.

Romans 5:21

Sin once used death to rule us, but God gave people more of his grace so that grace could rule by making people right with him. And this brings life forever through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Proverbs 11:19

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

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.

1 John 2:29

Since you know that Christ is righteous, you know that all who do right are God’s children.

Ezekiel 18:9

He lives by my rules and obeys my laws faithfully. Whoever does these things is good and will surely live, says the Lord God.

Proverbs 10:16

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

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them.

Deuteronomy 30:15

Look, today I offer you life and success, death and destruction.

Proverbs 9:11

If you live wisely, you will live a long time; wisdom will add years to your life.

Deuteronomy 32:46

he said to them: “Pay careful attention to all the words I have said to you today, and command your children to obey carefully everything in these teachings.

Jeremiah 21:8

“Also tell this to the people of Jerusalem: ‘This is what the Lord says: I will let you choose to live or die.

Deuteronomy 30:19

Today I ask heaven and earth to be witnesses. I am offering you life or death, blessings or curses. Now, choose life! Then you and your children may live.

Proverbs 10:2

Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value, but right living will save you from death.