Proverbs 21:21-22

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Are not these things marked in opposition to what was said of the foolish man which went before? Surely that man is wise who followeth after Jesus, who is the righteousness of his people, and the mercy promised. And is not such a pursuit like scaling all the walls of opposition, that stand in the way of attainment? In confirmation, read those scriptures where Christ is said to be the salvation of Jehovah, and from Whom alone righteousness is found. Isaiah 49:6. and again Isaiah 54:17. And Christ is the very mercy promised. Luke 1:72.