Bible Verses about 'Goodness'

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD… Psalm 27:13

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Psalm 27:13	I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. goodness trust
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6	Only goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. grace life nearness

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23	In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. law Spirit blessing
For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Psalm 31:19	How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. trust fear blessing
Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord! Psalm 25:6-7	Be mindful, O Lord, that mercy and kindness have been yours from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my many transgressions, but remember me in your kindness, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. sin mercy goodness
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7	In view of all this, you should make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with piety, and piety with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. faith goodness self-control
For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. Psalm 107:9	He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things. reliability food
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. Psalm 33:5	The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is filled with his kindness. reliability love righteousness
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32	Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. forgiveness compassion goodness
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Psalm 16:2	I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” God worship
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress. He takes care of those who place their trust in him. protection goodness safety
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. evil goodness overcoming
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. reliability righteousness goodness
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9	Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. love evil goodness
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. law goodness righteousness
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3	His divine power has bestowed on us everything that is necessary for life and for devotion through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue. strength life receiving
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to enrich you with an abundance of every grace, so that, with all of your needs provided for, you may be able to produce a surplus of good works. blessing worrying goodness
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Psalm 37:3	Put your trust in the Lord and do good, that you may dwell in the land and be secure. trust safety goodness
What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22	A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. reliability money goodness
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14	Shun evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. evil goodness peace
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 1 Peter 3:13	Now who is going to harm you if you are eager to do what is right? goodness evil work
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. goodness neighbor Father

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners.