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Proverbs 12:28

JusticeEternal life

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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BSB
There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
KJV
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
WEB
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
ASV
In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
DARBY
In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
BLB
In the path of righteousness [is] life, and in [its] pathway [is] no death.
ÅB
På rettferds sti er liv, og en ryddet vei fører ikke til døden.
OTB
På rettferdighetens vei er det liv; langs dens sti er det ingen død.
B1930
På rettferds sti er liv, og en ryddet vei fører ikke til døden.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 3 John 1:11

    Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

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  • Romans 5:21

    so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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  • Ezekiel 18:20–24

    The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.

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  • Proverbs 11:19

    Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.

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  • Titus 2:11–12

    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

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  • 1 John 2:29

    If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

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  • Deuteronomy 30:15

    See, I have set before you today life and goodness, as well as death and disaster.

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  • Ezekiel 18:9

    He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.

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