Bible Verses about 'Righteous'

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

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

I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances. Psalm 119:7	I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments. law worship heart
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all. Psalm 34:19	The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. righteousness suffering redeemer
Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	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. sin money righteousness
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. debt money righteousness
All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. Proverbs 21:26	All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. greed giving materialism
The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. reliability righteousness goodness
For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:12	Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. blessing protection righteousness
The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. Psalm 119:160	Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. reliability law Word of God
The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. righteousness hope patience
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. sin righteousness blessing
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. God safety protection
With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. Proverbs 11:9	With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. righteousness speaking wisdom
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. truth righteousness speaking
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22	Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will uphold you; he will never allow the righteous to waver. reliability righteousness safety
Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. Habakkuk 2:4	The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. righteousness life reliability
For just 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. Romans 5:19	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. righteousness obedience salvation
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Proverbs 10:6	Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. righteousness speaking blessing
Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. Matthew 9:13	Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. mercy righteousness sacrifice
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8	And opens the eyes of those who cannot see. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. sickness healing righteousness
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. joy wisdom family
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. valuable righteousness speaking
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous 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. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. righteousness healing prayer

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.

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.