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 to repentance, but sinners. sin repentance conversion
He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	For he will never be shaken; The righteous 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 give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. law worship heart
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. Psalm 34:20	The afflictions of the righteous are many, But the Lord rescues him from 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 of the righteous Than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, But the Lord sustains 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 are toward their cry for help. righteousness listening
The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious 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 judgments is everlasting. 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 is craving, While 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 person, Lord, You surround 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 is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. righteousness hope patience
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. Proverbs 10:7	The mentioning 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 person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. 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 upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. reliability righteousness safety
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 perverted. truth righteousness speaking
The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, as for the impudent one, His soul is not right within him; But the righteous one will live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
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
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	Now go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, rather than sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners. mercy righteousness sacrifice
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 through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. righteousness obedience salvation
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 those who are blind; The Lord raises up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. sickness healing righteousness
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 runs into it and is safe. God safety protection
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 so that you may be healed. A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much. righteousness healing prayer
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 toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against evildoers. 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 to faith; as it is written: “But the righteous one will live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation