Bible Verses about 'Godly'

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ… 2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12	Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. life persecution Jesus
Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from a trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment. 2 Peter 2:9	Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment. temptation judgment punishment

For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. worrying sadness repentance
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. Titus 2:11-12	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. grace righteousness salvation
Guarding the paths of justice, And He watches over the way of His godly ones. Proverbs 2:8	He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints. righteousness protection obedience
Hate evil, you who love the Lord, Who watches over the souls of His godly ones; He saves them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 97:10	You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. reliability redeemer evil
For the Lord loves justice And does not abandon His godly ones; They are protected forever, But the descendants of the wicked will be eliminated. Psalm 37:28	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. eternal life reliability righteousness
For His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3	As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. strength life receiving
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. debt money righteousness
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. Proverbs 21:26	He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. greed giving materialism
Better is the little of the righteous Than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, But the Lord sustains the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the Lord upholds the righteous. sin money righteousness
For You bless the righteous person, Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:12	For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. blessing protection righteousness
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. God safety protection
The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Psalm 37:23	The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. serving obedience trust
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. valuable righteousness speaking
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Proverbs 10:6	Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. righteousness speaking blessing
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. joy wisdom family
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Psalm 55:22	Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. reliability righteousness safety
The Lord opens the eyes of those who are blind; The Lord raises up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8	The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. sickness healing righteousness
Do not envy a violent person, And do not choose any of his ways. For the devious are an abomination to the Lord; But He is intimate with the upright. Proverbs 3:31-32	Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways; For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright. trust righteousness planning
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. faith love righteousness

This is what the Lord says: “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find a resting place for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’”

Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’”