Bible Verses about Righteousness

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

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. love life
For God will repay everyone in accordance with what his deeds deserve. Romans 2:6	Who “will pay back to everyone according to their works.” reward

But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. faith love
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. Psalm 37:28	For Yahweh loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. eternal life reliability faithfulness
Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A person will reap only what he sows. Galatians 6:7	Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. God harvest
A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. judgment understanding thoughts
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. food kingdom
He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. protection
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:16	Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. listening
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. honesty sacrifice
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. 1 Peter 3:14	But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.” suffering fear
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. Galatians 6:9	Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up. reward patience harvest
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all. blameless evil
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. 2 Corinthians 5:21	For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. sin mediator
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. Philippians 4:8	Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 worthy of praise, think about these things. truth thoughts praise
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. James 3:18	Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. peace harvest fruitfulness
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. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. grace salvation world
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. Psalm 37:5-6	Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will make your righteousness shine out like light, and your justice as the noon day sun. trust life light
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. Psalm 1:1	Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. sin blessing
Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. honesty money
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will have their fill. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. blessing receiving food
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin reward
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do as much. Luke 6:33	If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. reward
It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. holiness
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts. Psalm 119:10	With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments. law heart

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.

“No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says Yahweh.