Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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Bible References
Good
Proverbs 8:35
“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.
“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Ecclesiastes 8:8
There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind,
Nor does he have authority over the day of death;
There is no discharge [from service] during time of war,
And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it.
There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind,
Nor does he have authority over the day of death;
There is no discharge [from service] during time of war,
And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it.
Acts 11:24
For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
Romans 5:7
Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die.
General references
Genesis 6:8
But Noah found favor and grace in the eyes of the Lord.