Proverbs 21:21

New English Translation

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:4

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Proverbs 10:16

The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.

Proverbs 11:19

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 3:22

So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck.

Isaiah 51:1

“Listen to me, you who pursue godliness, who seek the Lord! Look at the rock from which you were chiseled, at the quarry from which you were dug!

Hosea 6:3

So let us acknowledge him! Let us seek to acknowledge the Lord! He will come to our rescue as certainly as the appearance of the dawn, as certainly as the winter rain comes, as certainly as the spring rain that waters the land.”

Matthew 5:6

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

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not already been perfected – but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 1:7

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.