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	He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. love life
Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” Romans 2:6	Who “will pay back to everyone according to their works.” reward

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, 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 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 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 is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Galatians 6:7	Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. God harvest
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. 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 seek first God’s Kingdom 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 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 34:15	Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen 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 Yahweh 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 should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.” 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	Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t 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 no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for 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 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, 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, 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
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. 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 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 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, 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 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 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	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 of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers 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 righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. blessing receiving food
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have 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? 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 to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. 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 have sought you. Don’t let me wander 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 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.