Proverbs 21:21

The English Standar Version

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.[1]

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Isaiah 51:1

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the tested genuineness of your faith -- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire -- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

Hosea 6:3

Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."

Proverbs 3:22

and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

Psalm 112:4

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Proverbs 10:16

The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.

Proverbs 11:19

Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.