Proverbs 12:2

New Living Translation

The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Then Absalom would say, “You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it.

Psalm 112:5

Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.

Psalm 9:15

The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set.

Proverbs 1:31

Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.

Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Proverbs 14:17

Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.

Proverbs 14:22

If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.

Proverbs 6:18

a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong,

Proverbs 8:35

For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 8:8

None of us can hold back our spirit from departing. None of us has the power to prevent the day of our death. There is no escaping that obligation, that dark battle. And in the face of death, wickedness will certainly not rescue the wicked.

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.

Romans 5:7

Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good.