Proverbs 2:21

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

Cross-references

Job 1:1 Parallel

In Job 1:1, Job is 'blameless and upright,' exemplifying the upright who inherit the land in Proverbs 2:21.

Psalm 37:3 Parallel

In Psalm 37:3, 'dwell in the land' is promised to those who trust, mirroring Proverbs 2:21's promise to the upright.

Psalm 37:9 Parallel

In Psalm 37:9, 'those who wait inherit the land' parallels the same inheritance promise for the upright.

Psalm 37:11 Parallel

In Psalm 37:11, 'the humble inherit the land' echoes Proverbs 2:21's assurance for the upright to possess the land.

Psalm 37:22 Parallel

In Psalm 37:22, 'the blessed inherit the land' contrasts with the cursed, reinforcing the land promise to the upright.

Psalm 37:29 Parallel

In Psalm 37:29, 'the righteous inherit the land and dwell forever' strongly parallels Proverbs 2:21's promise of permanent possession.