Proverbs 21:21

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

ASV

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

LSV

Whoever is pursuing righteousness and kindness, || Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

YLT

Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

DBY

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

DRC

He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

GNV

He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

JPS

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

LXXE

The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

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Original-language editions

WLC

רֹ֭דֵף צְדָקָ֣ה וָחָ֑סֶד יִמְצָ֥א חַ֝יִּ֗ים צְדָקָ֥ה וְכָבֽוֹד׃

LXX-Br

Ὁδὸς δικαιοσύνης καὶ ἐλεημοσύνης εὑρήσει ζωὴν καὶ δόξαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, 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 22:4The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• Proverbs 15:9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
• 2 Timothy 2:22Flee 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 1:7so 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 5:21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
• Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
• Hosea 6:3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
• 2 Timothy 4:7–8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not…
• Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• Romans 2:7–10To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and…

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