Bible Verses about 'Righteousness'

He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21

He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21	One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18	And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. righteousness peace harvest

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. John 16:8	And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
Riches do not profit in 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
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Psalm 33:5	He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. reliability love righteousness
Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. righteousness money contentment
In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. Psalm 31:1	In You, Lord, I have taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame; In Your righteousness rescue me. righteousness redeemer dependence
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have 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 you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, 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
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. honesty money righteousness
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will discern righteousness, justice, And integrity, and every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. 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 righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33	But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. righteousness food kingdom
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. light goodness righteousness
Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in 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 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. 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
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 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
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by 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
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 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
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of 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

But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves.

But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and frolic like calves from the stall.