Bible Verses about Righteousness
| One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. | He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
| Who will repay each person according to his deeds. | Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” |
| But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. | But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. |
| For the Lord loves justice And does not abandon His godly ones; They are protected forever, But the descendants of the wicked will be eliminated. | For the Lord loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off. |
| Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a person sows, this he will also reap. | Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. |
| Every person’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord examines the hearts. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. |
| But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. |
| For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever. | Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. |
| The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears are toward their cry for help. | The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. |
| To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice. | To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
| But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread. | But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” |
| Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. | And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. |
| See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. | See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. |
| He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. | For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. |
| Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. | Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. |
| Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring out your righteousness as the light, And your judgment as the noonday. | Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. |
| And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. | Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. |
| For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. | For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. |
| Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! | Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful. |
| Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. | The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. |
| And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. | And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. |
| It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. | It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. |
| With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. | With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! |
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