Proverbs 12:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right; but there is no man deputed by the king to hear you.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 9:15

The nations have sunk in the pit which they made; in the net which they hid has their own foot been caught.

Proverbs 1:31

therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way and be sated with their own devices.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 14:17

A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.

Proverbs 14:22

Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.

Proverbs 3:4

So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 6:18

a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil,

Proverbs 8:35

For he who finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord;

Ecclesiastes 8:8

No man has power to retain the spirit, or authority over the day of death; there is no discharge from war, nor will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.

Acts 11:24

for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord.

Romans 5:7

Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man—though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die.