Bible Verses about 'Goodness'
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. | I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. |
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. | For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. |
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. | Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. |
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. | By 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. |
Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! | O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone! |
For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. | For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things. |
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. | He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. |
Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, For they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. | Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness' sake, O Lord! |
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” | I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” |
But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. | For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. |
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. | And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. |
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. | So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. |
The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him. | The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him. |
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. | The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. |
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. | Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. |
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. | “All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. |
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. | And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. |
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. | His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. |
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. | No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, 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 in heaven. |
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. | Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. |
What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. | What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar. |
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. | Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. |
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? | Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? |
Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. | Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. |
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