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	Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. righteousness

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, Gracious 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 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	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	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
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 on the righteous, And His ears are open to 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 and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. debt money righteousness
Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. Psalm 119:160	The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments 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	He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. 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, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him 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 will be gladness, 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 blessed, 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	The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be 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 shall sustain you; He shall 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 the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just 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 one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience 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	But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. 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 violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 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 raises 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	Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 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 run to it and are 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 prayers; 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 to faith; as it is written, “The just 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.

I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.