Proverbs 10:16

The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.

Cross References (13)

  • Isaiah 3:10–11 (5)

    Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

  • Romans 6:23 (5)

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  • John 6:27 (4)

    Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For o

  • Hebrews 6:10 (4)

    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to t

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (3)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • Proverbs 11:18–19 (3)

    The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

  • Matthew 7:17–18 (2)

    Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

  • Galatians 6:7–9 (2)

    Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

  • Proverbs 11:30 (2)

    The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

  • Matthew 12:33–34 (2)

    Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fr

  • 2 Timothy 2:17–18 (1)

    and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

  • Matthew 15:19 (1)

    For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

  • 2 Timothy 3:13 (1)

    while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.