Proverbs 12:2

The English Standar Version

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 designated 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 that they made; in the net that they hid their own foot has been caught.

Proverbs 1:31

therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of 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, and a man of evil devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:22

Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet[5] steadfast love and faithfulness.

Proverbs 3:4

So you will find favor and good success[1] 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 whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD,

Ecclesiastes 8:8

No man has power to retain the spirit, or power 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 great many people were added to the Lord.

Romans 5:7

For one will scarcely die for a righteous person -- though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die --