Bible Verses about Righteousness

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. love life
He will render to each one according to his works. Romans 2:6	For God will repay everyone in accordance with what his deeds deserve. reward

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness. faith love
For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalm 37:28	For the Lord loves the just, and he will not forsake his faithful ones. Those who follow evil paths will be destroyed, and the children of the wicked will be cut off. eternal life reliability faithfulness
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Galatians 6:7	Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A person will reap only what he sows. God harvest
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. judgment understanding thoughts
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33	Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. food kingdom
For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. protection
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. listening
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty sacrifice
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled. 1 Peter 3:14	Yet even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are thereby blessed. Have no fear of others, and refuse to be intimidated by them. suffering fear
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9	Let us never grow weary in doing what is right, for if we do not give up, we will reap our harvest in due time. reward patience harvest
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. blameless evil
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21	He made him who did not know sin to be sin for our sake, so that through him we might become the righteousness of God. sin mediator
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8	Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise. truth thoughts praise
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18	And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. peace harvest fruitfulness
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. grace salvation world
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Psalm 37:5-6	Commit your way to the Lord; place your trust in him, and he will act. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, and the justice of your cause, like the noonday. trust life light
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers. Psalm 1:1	Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the company of scoffers. sin blessing
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. honesty money
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will have their fill. blessing receiving food
The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin reward
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. Luke 6:33	And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do as much. reward
It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. Proverbs 20:25	It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. holiness
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! Psalm 119:10	I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts. law heart

No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.

No weapon used against you will prevail, and you will refute every accusation that is raised in court against you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, their vindication from me, says the Lord.