Proverbs 21:21

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

"He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour." - Proverbs 21:21
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What does Proverbs 21:21 mean?

“Proverbs 21:21” in the King James Version reads, “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.” In its plain sense, the verse teaches that a person who deliberately pursues “righteousness and mercy” does not merely perform isolated…

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The Pursuit of Righteousness: A Pathway to Abundant Life

Proverbs 21:21 (KJV) states, "He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour." This simple yet profound verse encapsulates a powerful truth that shapes our understanding of a life well lived in obedience to God’s commandments. In…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Mercy

O Eternal Father, the Creator of all that is good and holy, we humbly approach Your throne of grace in this moment of prayer, reflecting deeply on the profound wisdom found in Proverbs 21:21. We thank You for Your Word, O Lord, which guides us in our pursuit of righteousness and…

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Proverbs 21:18 - "The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright."
Proverbs 2:21 - "For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it."
Proverbs 21:30 - "There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD."
Proverbs 13:21 - "Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed."
Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD."
Proverbs 21:19 - "It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman."
Proverbs 21:4 - "An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin."
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 30:21 - "For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:"
Proverbs 21:8 - "The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right."
Proverbs 10:21 - "The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom."