Proverbs 21:21 · KJV
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
— Proverbs 21:21
{There is} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Proverbs 21 — Context
{It is} better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. {in...: Heb. in the land of the desert}
20{There is} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Cross References
Matthew 5:6
Blessed {are} they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Proverbs 22:4
By humility {and} the fear of the LORD {are} riches, and honour, and life. {By...: or, The reward of humility, etc}
Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all {men}, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, 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, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Isaiah 51:1
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock {whence} ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit {whence} ye are digged.