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 come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. sin repentance conversion
He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. righteousness

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. reliability righteousness goodness
I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:7	As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! law worship heart
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. Psalm 34:20	The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. 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	It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. 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 watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries 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 borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. Psalm 119:160	The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. reliability law Word of God
All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. Proverbs 21:26	Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! 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 godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. blessing protection righteousness
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. righteousness hope patience
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. Proverbs 10:7	We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. 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 their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. 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	Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. reliability righteousness safety
The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. 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 godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. 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	Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, 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	Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are 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	The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 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 weighed down. The Lord loves the godly. 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 sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. 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 fortress; the godly run to him 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	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face 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	This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” 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.

In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!