Proverbs 13:6

The Message

A God-loyal life keeps you on track; sin dumps the wicked in the ditch.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:52

Solomon then said, “If he proves to be a man of honor, not a hair of his head will be hurt; but if there is evil in him, he’ll die.” Solomon summoned him and they brought him from the Altar. Adonijah came and bowed down, honoring the king. Solomon dismissed him, “Go home.”

Psalm 119:1

You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I’m going to do what you tell me to do; don’t ever walk off and leave me. * * *

Psalm 15:2

“Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.

Psalm 25:21

Use all your skill to put me together; I wait to see your finished product.

Psalm 26:1

Clear my name, God; I’ve kept an honest shop. I’ve thrown in my lot with you, God, and I’m not budging.

Proverbs 10:29

God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance.

Proverbs 11:20

God can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.

Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the honest keeps them on track; the deviousness of crooks brings them to ruin.

Proverbs 21:12

A God-loyal person will see right through the wicked and undo the evil they’ve planned.