Proverbs 11:19

New International Reader's Version

Surely right living leads to life. But whoever runs after evil finds death.

Cross References

2 Kings 1:16

Elijah told the king, “The Lord says, ‘You have sent messengers to ask Baal-Zebub for advice. He is the god of Ekron. Did you go there to pray to that god for advice? Do you think there is no God in Israel? You will never leave the bed you are lying on. You can be sure that you will die!’ ”

2 Kings 1:4

The Lord says to Ahaziah, ‘You will never leave the bed you are lying on. You can be sure that you will die!’ ” So Elijah went to see the messengers.

Proverbs 10:16

People who do what is right earn life. But sinners earn sin and death.

Proverbs 11:4

Wealth isn’t worth anything when God judges you. But doing what is right saves you from death.

Proverbs 12:28

There is life in doing what is right. Along that path you will never die.

Proverbs 19:23

Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.

Proverbs 21:16

Whoever leaves the path of understanding ends up with those who are dead.

Proverbs 21:21

Anyone who wants to be godly and loving finds life, success and honor.

Proverbs 8:36

But those who don’t find me harm only themselves. Everyone who hates me loves death.”

Acts 10:35

“He accepts people from every nation. He accepts anyone who has respect for him and does what is right.

Romans 6:23

When you sin, the pay you get is death. But God gives you the gift of eternal life. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Do only what is right. Then you will live. You will take over the land the Lord your God is giving you.

James 1:15

When these desires are allowed to remain, they lead to sin. And when sin is allowed to remain and grow, it leads to death.

1 John 3:10

Here is how you can tell the difference between God’s children and the devil’s children. Anyone who doesn’t do what is right isn’t God’s child. And anyone who doesn’t love their brother or sister isn’t God’s child either.

1 John 3:7

Dear children, don’t let anyone lead you astray. The person who does what is right is holy, just as Christ is holy.