--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Righteousness gives life, but violence…" description: "\"Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away. ~Prov.11:30\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/anonymous-1_crime_righteousness-gives-life-but-violence-ta_2833620.jpg" --- # Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away… ![“Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away. ~Prov.11:30” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/anonymous-1_crime_righteousness-gives-life-but-violence-ta_2833620.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/anonymous-1_crime_righteousness-gives-life-but-violence-ta_2833620.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/anonymous-1_crime_righteousness-gives-life-but-violence-ta_2833620.jpg) > “Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away. ~Prov.11:30” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Violence destroys life, while righteousness sustains it. **In simple terms:** Righteousness sustains; violence destroys. Key Takeaway Choose righteousness. Themes morality life violence Mood reflective serious Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal ethics - community building - peace advocacy Key Concepts ethical philosophy spiritual teaching Questions to Reflect On - How can societies promote righteousness? - What are the limits of non‑violence? 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