Bible Verses about Righteousness

He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21

He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. love life
Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” Romans 2:6	For he will repay according to each one's deeds. reward

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. faith love
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 37:28	For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his faithful ones. The righteous shall be kept safe forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. eternal life reliability faithfulness
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Galatians 6:7	Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. God harvest
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2	All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart. judgment understanding thoughts
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33	But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. food kingdom
Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. Psalm 112:6	For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. protection
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to 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 righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty sacrifice
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 3:14	But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated. suffering fear
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9	So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. reward patience harvest
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. blameless evil
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 5:21	For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. sin mediator
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 4:8	Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. truth thoughts praise
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18	And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. peace harvest fruitfulness
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 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly. grace salvation world
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 37:5-6	Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday. trust life light
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 1:1	Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers. sin blessing
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. honesty money
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. blessing receiving food
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. sin 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. 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 a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. holiness
With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Psalm 119:10	With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. law heart

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.

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