Bible Verses about Righteousness
| He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. | He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
| Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” | Who will render to every man according to his deeds. |
| But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. | But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
| 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. | For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. |
| Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. | Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. |
| Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. |
| But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. | But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
| Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. | Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. |
| To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
| The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. | The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. |
| But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” | But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled. |
| And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. | And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. |
| See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. | See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. |
| For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. | For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. |
| 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. | Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. |
| 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. | For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. |
| Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. | And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. |
| 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. | Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. |
| 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. | Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. |
| Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. |
| Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. | Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. |
| The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. | The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be 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 ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. |
| It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. | It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. |
| With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. |
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