Proverbs 21:21

Proverbs Of Solomon

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up. ²¹ He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor. ²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the stronghold in which they trust.

Righteousness and Mercy

With God

Righteousness And Kindness

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.

Isaiah 51:1

Hearken to me, you that follow after righteousness, you that seek the LORD: look unto the rock from where you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug.

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us press on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

Romans 2:7-10

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.

Philippians 3:12

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Test all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: