Bible Verses about 'Righteous'

I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32

I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. sin repentance conversion
He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. righteousness protection

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. reliability righteousness goodness
I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:7	I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. law worship heart
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. Psalm 34:20	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. righteousness suffering redeemer
Preferable is the little that the righteous possess than the great wealth of the wicked. For the power of the wicked will be overcome, but the Lord protects the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. sin money righteousness
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:16	The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. righteousness listening
The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives. debt money righteousness
Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. Psalm 119:160	The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. reliability law Word of God
All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. Proverbs 21:26	All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. greed giving materialism
Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. Psalm 5:13	For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. blessing protection righteousness
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. Proverbs 11:9	With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. righteousness speaking wisdom
Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will uphold you; he will never allow the righteous to waver. Psalm 55:23	Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. reliability righteousness safety
The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking
For just as through the disobedience of one man the many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19	For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous. righteousness obedience salvation
Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. Matthew 9:13	Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. mercy righteousness sacrifice
Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6	Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. righteousness speaking blessing
And opens the eyes of those who cannot see. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8	The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. sickness healing righteousness
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16	Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. righteousness healing prayer
The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. God safety protection
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. However, the face of the Lord is set 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. righteousness prayer listening
In it the righteousness of God is revealed, beginning in faith and established in faith. As it is written: “The one who is righteous will live through faith.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation

In the same way, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.