Proverbs 12:28
What does Proverbs 12:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the path of righteousness <FI>is<Fi> life, And in the way of <FI>that<Fi> path <FI>is<Fi> no death!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Context
v.27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.
v.28This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 30:15
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
- Proverbs 10:16
The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
- Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
- Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
- Titus 2:11
For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
- 1 John 2:29
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.
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