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


In Context

18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

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

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

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 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.