Bible Verses about Righteousness

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• He who follows righteousness and mercy
  Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
  Proverbs 21:21lovelife
• Who “will render to each one according to his deeds”
  Romans 2:6reward
• But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
  1 Timothy 6:11faithlove
• 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.
  Psalm 37:28eternal lifereliabilityfaithfulness
• Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
  Galatians 6:7Godharvest
• Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
  But the Lord weighs the hearts.
  Proverbs 21:2judgmentunderstandingthoughts
• But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
  Matthew 6:33foodkingdom
• Surely he will never be shaken;
  The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
  Psalm 112:6protection
• The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
  And His ears are open to their cry.
  Psalm 34:15listening
• To do righteousness and justice
  Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
  Proverbs 21:3honestysacrifice
• But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
  1 Peter 3:14sufferingfear
• And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
  Galatians 6:9rewardpatienceharvest
• See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
  1 Thessalonians 5:15blamelessevil
• For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
  2 Corinthians 5:21sinmediator
• 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.
  Philippians 4:8truththoughtspraise
• Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
  James 3:18peaceharvestfruitfulness
• 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.
  Psalm 37:5-6trustlifelight
• 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.
  Titus 2:11-12gracesalvationworld
• 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.
  Psalm 1:1sinblessing
• Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
  But righteousness delivers from death.
  Proverbs 10:2honestymoney
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
  For they shall be filled.
  Matthew 5:6blessingreceivingfood
• The wicked man does deceptive work,
  But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
  Proverbs 11:18sinreward
• And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
  Luke 6:33reward
• It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
  And afterward to reconsider his vows.
  Proverbs 20:25holiness
• With my whole heart I have sought You;
  Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
  Psalm 119:10lawheart