The man who keeps “righteousness” will assuredly find it, but he will find besides it the “life” and the “honor” which he was not seeking. Compare 1 Kings 3:13; Matthew 6:33.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
21. Righteousness. Not one who seeks to find righteousness and mercy from God is here pointed out, but one who deals uprightly and mercifully with others.