“He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor” (Proverbs 21:21, NKJV). Follows suggests active pursuit, not passive agreement with the idea of righteousness and mercy, but genuine chasing after both.
Righteousness and mercy paired together is worth noticing. Righteousness alone can become harsh without mercy. Mercy alone can become permissive without righteousness. Together, they balance each other.
The reward described, life, righteousness, and honor, isn’t a shallow prize. It’s the natural fruit of a life actually oriented this way.
Which of these two, righteousness or mercy, has been more neglected in your own pursuit lately?