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	Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find 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 those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. righteousness peace harvest

And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment. John 16:8	And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
Rather, let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. law righteousness
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is filled with his kindness. Psalm 33:5	He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. reliability love righteousness
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. money righteousness materialism
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Psalm 31:2	O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. righteousness redeemer dependence
For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. light goodness righteousness
Then you will understand equity and justice as well as righteousness—every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. righteousness goodness honesty
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, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. faith love righteousness
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. sin righteousness reward
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. righteousness food kingdom
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 God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. faith law righteousness
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; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. reliability righteousness prayer
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 God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. sin righteousness mediator
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	Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? law righteousness relationships
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
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	We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us. 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	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. desires temptation evil
It is better to have little and be righteous than to acquire great riches with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. righteousness money contentment
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	He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. sin righteousness healing
The one who provides seed for sowing and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10	For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. righteousness food giving
Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. Proverbs 10:2	Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. honesty money righteousness
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will have their fill. Matthew 5:6	God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving