Bible Verses about 'Righteous'

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• The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
  he is filled with kindness.
  Psalm 145:17 reliability righteousness goodness
• I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.
  Luke 5:32 sin repentance conversion
• As I learn your righteous regulations,
  I will thank you by living as I should!
  Psalm 119:7 law worship heart
• Such people will not be overcome by evil.
  Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
  Psalm 112:6 righteousness protection
• The righteous person faces many troubles,
  but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
  Psalm 34:19 righteousness suffering redeemer
• With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
  but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
  Proverbs 11:9 righteousness speaking wisdom
• Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.
  Romans 5:19 righteousness obedience salvation
• Look at the proud!
  They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
  But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
  Habakkuk 2:4 righteousness life reliability
• 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.
  Psalm 37:16-17 sin money righteousness
• 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.”
  Matthew 9:13 mercy righteousness sacrifice
• The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right;
  his ears are open to their cries for help.
  Psalm 34:15 righteousness listening
• The wicked borrow and never repay,
  but the godly are generous givers.
  Psalm 37:21 debt money righteousness
• 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.
  James 5:16 righteousness healing prayer
• Some people are always greedy for more,
  but the godly love to give!
  Proverbs 21:26 greed giving materialism
• The very essence of your words is truth;
  all your just regulations will stand forever.
  Psalm 119:160 reliability law Word of God
• For you bless the godly, O Lord;
  you surround them with your shield of love.
  Psalm 5:12 blessing protection righteousness
• The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
  but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
  Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
• The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
  the godly run to him and are safe.
  Proverbs 18:10 God safety protection
• We have happy memories of the godly,
  but the name of a wicked person rots away.
  Proverbs 10:7 sin righteousness blessing
• 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.”
  Romans 1:17 faith righteousness salvation
• 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!
  Luke 15:7 conversion repentance joy
• The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
  but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
  Proverbs 10:32 truth righteousness speaking
• Give your burdens to the Lord,
  and he will take care of you.
  He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
  Psalm 55:22 reliability righteousness safety
• Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
  an endless river of righteous living.
  Amos 5:24 law righteousness
• The godly are showered with blessings;
  the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
  Proverbs 10:6 righteousness speaking blessing
• Hear my prayer, O Lord;
  listen to my plea!
  Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
  Psalm 143:1 reliability righteousness prayer
• The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
  The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down.
  The Lord loves the godly.
  Psalm 146:8 sickness healing righteousness
• The father of godly children has cause for joy.
  What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
  Proverbs 23:24 joy wisdom family
• Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
  Ecclesiastes 7:20 sin righteousness world
• For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
  Deuteronomy 6:25 obedience law righteousness
• The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
  the heart of a fool is worthless.
  Proverbs 10:20 valuable righteousness speaking
• We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
  but even though he is just and righteous,
  he does not destroy us.
  Job 37:23 God righteousness strength
• 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.
  1 Peter 3:12 righteousness prayer listening
• Rejoice, O people of Zion!
  Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem!
  Look, your king is coming to you.
  He is righteous and victorious,
  yet he is humble, riding on a donkey—
  riding on a donkey’s colt.
  Zechariah 9:9 prophecy easter humility
• He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
  Titus 3:5 salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
• Let those who are wise understand these things.
  Let those with discernment listen carefully.
  The paths of the Lord are true and right,
  and righteous people live by walking in them.
  But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.
  Hosea 14:9 wisdom understanding righteousness
• I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
  2 Timothy 4:7-8 faith righteousness reward
• The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
  He rescues them from all their troubles.
  The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
  he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
  Psalm 34:17-18 salvation redeemer nearness
• Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,
  “I will take revenge;
  I will pay them back,”
  says the Lord.
  Romans 12:19 anger punishment judgment
• Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
  2 Timothy 2:22 desires temptation evil
• Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
  Romans 5:7-8 sin salvation death
• Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
  I will strengthen you and help you.
  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
  Isaiah 41:10 fear strength worrying
• But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
  1 John 1:9 sin purification evil
• He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect.
  Everything he does is just and fair.
  He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
  how just and upright he is!
  Deuteronomy 32:4 holiness righteousness reliability
• For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God.
  1 Timothy 1:9-11 law sin sexuality
• He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
  He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
  Proverbs 2:7 righteousness blessing protection
• Better to have little, with godliness,
  than to be rich and dishonest.
  Proverbs 16:8 righteousness money contentment
• Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
  and see that they get justice.
  Proverbs 31:9 righteousness speaking giving
• Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
  but right living can save your life.
  Proverbs 10:2 honesty money righteousness
• For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
  Romans 3:20 sin law righteousness