Proverbs 21:21

Modern

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Traditional

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Literal

One pursuing righteousness and loving devotion will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Latin

Qui sequitur justitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam, justitiam, et gloriam.

Hebrew

English

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Righteousness and unfailing love are traits linked to Israel's agreement with God (see Exodus 34:5–7; Deuteronomy 7:9–11). The agreement promised life and honor to those who followed God's law (Deuteronomy 28:1–14).

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Proverbs 22:4
The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Proverbs 15:9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of 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 cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.
1 Peter 1:7
…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
…but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
2 Timothy 4:7–8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.