Proverbs 12:28

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 10:16

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

Proverbs 10:2

Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death.

Proverbs 11:19

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

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life. They receive blessing from the Lord.

Proverbs 9:11

Through wisdom, you will live a long time. Years will be added to your life.

Jeremiah 21:8

“Tell the people, ‘The Lord says, “I am offering you a choice. You can choose the way that leads to life. Or you can choose the way that leads to death.

Ezekiel 18:9

He obeys my rules. He is faithful in keeping my laws. He always does what is right. You can be sure he will live,” announces the Lord and King.

Romans 5:21

Sin ruled and brought death. But grace rules in the lives of those who are right with God. The grace of God brings eternal life. That’s because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done.

Deuteronomy 30:15

Today I’m giving you a choice. You can have life and success. Or you can have death and harm.

Deuteronomy 30:19

I’m calling for the heavens and the earth to be witnesses against you this very day. I’m offering you the choice of life or death. You can choose either blessings or curses. But I want you to choose life. Then you and your children will live.

Deuteronomy 32:46

Then he said to them, “Think carefully about all the words I have announced to you today. I want you to command your children to be careful to obey all the words of this law.

1 John 2:29

You know that God is right and always does what is right. And you know that everyone who does what is right is God’s child.

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.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don’t be like those who do evil. Be like those who do good. Anyone who does what is good belongs to God. Anyone who does what is evil hasn’t really seen or known God.