Commandments & Obedience Verses
God's holy laws, statutes, and ordinances — the foundation of a righteous and obedient life.
Righteousness keepeth {him that is} upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. {the sinner: Heb. sin}
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. {lamp: or, candle}
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. {shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace}
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous {there is} favour.
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin {is} a reproach to any people. {to any...: Heb. to nations}
In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}