Proverbs 21:21
“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”
— Proverbs 21:21
About this verse
Proverbs 21:21 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include righteousness, reward. Notable phrases: follows righteousness; finds life. This verse contains a promise of God.
Speaker
Solomon
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
proverb
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