Righteousness (2/5)

But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed… Isaiah 54:17

But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken! Isaiah 54:17	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. judgment protection idols
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. Psalm 34:19	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all. suffering redeemer freedom

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8	Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. sin purification repentance
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:9	Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. speaking giving widows
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16	Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. healing prayer sickness
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22	Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. reliability safety
Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. neighbor widows orphans
This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” faith salvation
You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. Romans 2:1	Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. judgment neighbor
Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. goodness honesty
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24	Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. eternal life holiness thoughts
Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. sin
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. kingdom persecution
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8	He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? law humility
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. prayer listening evil
Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. money contentment honesty
For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. faith law
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:11	Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. peace children punishment
Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14	Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship is there between light and darkness? law relationships light
But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:21-22	But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction. faith law prophecy
With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. Proverbs 11:9	With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. speaking wisdom gossip
For the Lord is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us. Isaiah 33:22	For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our ruler, the Lord is our king; he will save us. salvation kingdom
He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. Psalm 33:5	He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. reliability love
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Psalm 31:1	In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. redeemer dependence