Bible Verses about 'Righteousness'

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. James 3:18	And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. righteousness peace harvest

Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment. John 16:8	And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
Rather, let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is filled with his kindness. Psalm 33:5	He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. reliability love righteousness
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. money righteousness materialism
For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. light goodness righteousness
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Psalm 31:2	In You, Lord, I have taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame; In Your righteousness rescue me. righteousness redeemer dependence
Then you will understand equity and justice as well as righteousness—every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will discern righteousness, justice, And integrity, and every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. sin righteousness reward
But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. faith love righteousness
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. righteousness food kingdom
O Lord, hear my prayer, incline your ear to my supplications. In your faithfulness respond to me with your righteousness. Psalm 143:1	Hear my prayer, Lord, Listen to my pleadings! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness! reliability righteousness prayer
But now the righteousness of God that is attested by the Law and the Prophets has been manifested apart from law: the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. No distinction has been made. Romans 3:21-22	But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, but it is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction. faith law righteousness
He made him who did not know sin to be sin for our sake, so that through him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21	He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. sin righteousness mediator
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
It is better to have little and be righteous than to acquire great riches with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. righteousness money contentment
Do not associate with unbelievers. For what basis can there be for a partnership between righteousness and lawlessness? What do light and darkness have in common? 2 Corinthians 6:14	Do not be mismatched with unbelievers; for what do righteousness and lawlessness share together, or what does light have in common with darkness? law righteousness relationships
But the Almighty we cannot find; he is unequaled in power and judgment, and in his righteousness he will not violate justice. Job 37:23	The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness. God righteousness strength
Turn away from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22	Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. desires temptation evil
Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. Proverbs 10:2	Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. honesty money righteousness
For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes. faith law righteousness
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live in righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24	And He Himself brought our sins in His body up on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by His wounds you were healed. sin righteousness healing
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will have their fill. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving

The one who provides seed for sowing and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.