21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.


In Context

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21:21 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:21He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

21:21He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:21He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.