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	He who follows righteousness and mercy 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	Now 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 reproach 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 when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of 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 run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty 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 profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism
For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the Spirit is 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, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. righteousness redeemer dependence
Then you will understand equity and justice as well as righteousness—every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity 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	The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure 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 you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, 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 the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added 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, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And 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 the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference. 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	For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. sin righteousness mediator
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 vast revenues without justice. righteousness money contentment
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
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 unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? law righteousness relationships
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	Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. desires temptation evil
Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers 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
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 shall be filled. righteousness blessing receiving
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	Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. sin righteousness healing
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	As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. God righteousness strength

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 may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness.