Proverbs 12:14

The Passion Translation

For there is great satisfaction in speaking the truth, and hard work brings blessings back to you.

Cross References

Psalm 63:5

I overflow with praise when I come before you, for the anointing of your presence satisfies me like nothing else. You are such a rich banquet of pleasure to my soul.

Proverbs 1:31

now you will eat the bitter fruit of your own ways. You’ve made your own bed; now lie in it! So how do you like that?

Proverbs 13:2

The words of the wise are kind and easy to swallow, but the unbeliever just wants to pick a fight and argue.

Proverbs 14:14

Those who turn from the truth get what they deserve, but a good person receives a sweet reward.

Proverbs 15:23

Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!

Proverbs 19:17

Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.

Proverbs 24:12

And why would you say, “But it’s none of my business”? The one who knows you completely and judges your every motive is also the keeper of souls—and not just yours! He sees through your excuses and holds you responsible for failing to help those whose lives are threatened.

Proverbs 5:22

Beware that your sins don’t overtake you and that the scars of your own conscience don’t become the ropes that tie you up.

Jeremiah 17:10

“I, Yahweh, probe the heart, and I thoroughly test the inner being to give to all people what they deserve according to their ways and based on their deeds.”

Jeremiah 21:14

I will punish you as your evil deeds deserve, declares Yahweh. And I will kindle a fire in your forest, and it will consume everything around you.”

Matthew 16:27

I, the Son of Man, will one day return with my messengers and in the splendor and majesty of my Father. And then I will reward each person according to what they have done.

Hebrews 11:26

He found his true wealth in suffering abuse for being anointed, more than in anything the world could offer him, for his eyes looked with wonder not on the immediate, but on the ultimate—faith’s great reward!

Hebrews 2:2

For if the message of the law spoken and confirmed by angels brought a just penalty to every disobedient violation;