Proverbs 12:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:28 — KJV
“In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.”
— Proverbs 12:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:28
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:28: way, life, death
“He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; He made...: Heb. He weighed a path life...: or, beasts to the murrain”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:28: way, life, death
“And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:28: way, life, death
“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) by one man's...: or, by one offence”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:28: righteousness, life, death
“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:28: righteousness, life, death
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