5 He that doeth righteousness layeth up life for himself with the Lord; And he that doeth wrongly forfeits his life to destruction; (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 9:5
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Proverbs 11:18–20
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. 19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. 20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delig…
Epistle of Barnabas 4:11–13
11 For the scripture saith; Woe unto them that are wise for themselves, and understanding in their own sight. Let us become spiritual, let us become a temple perfect unto God. As far as in us lies, let us exercise ourselves in the fear of God, [and] let us striv… (BRN)
2 Esdras 8:32–34
32 For if you have a desire to have mercy upon us who have no works of righteousness, then you will be called merciful. (WEB) 33 For the just, which have many good works laid up with you, will be rewarded for their own deeds. (WEB) 34 For what is man, that you should take displeasu… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:27–28
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. 28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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Parables 77:3–5
3 He answered and said unto me; "As many," [saith he,] "as [shall repent] from their whole heart [and] shall cleanse themselves from all the evil deeds aforementioned, and shall add nothing further to their sins, shall receive healing from the Lord for their fo… (HER)
Sirach 19:18–20
18 The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him], and wisdom obtaineth his love. (KJV) 19 The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality. (KJV) 20 All… (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 13:10–12
10 For the Lord spareth His pious ones, And blotteth out their errors by His chastening. (PSS) 11 For the life of the righteous shall be for ever; But sinners shall be taken away into destruction,, And their memorial shall be found no more. (PSS) 12 But upon the pious is the mercy… (PSS)
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