In these proverbs we have the righteous mentioned, his thoughts, his words, his domestic relationship, his attitude toward animal creation Proverbs 12:10); his diligence; all is contrasted with the wicked in these beautiful antithetic expressions of wisdom. The thoughts of the righteous are right Proverbs 12:5), because his heart is right; his words bring deliverance Proverbs 12:6); in speaking truth he showeth forth righteousness Proverbs 12:17); his tongue is health Proverbs 12:18); the lip which uttereth truth shall be established for ever Proverbs 12:19); he knows nothing of lying lips, but dealing truly he is the Lord’s delight Proverbs 12:22). All is summed up in one statement, with which the chapter closeth: “In the way of righteousness there is life; in the pathway thereof there is no death.” Happy are we if we know this way, which is Christ Himself, and if we follow Him.Proverbs 12:21 speaks of the blessing of the righteous, “There shall no evil happen to the just,” that is, all things must work together for good.