Bible Verses about 'Righteousness'

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

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. 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 for 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 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
But let justice roll down like waters, 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
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 steadfast love 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 large income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. righteousness money contentment
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. sin righteousness reward
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will discern righteousness, justice, And integrity, and every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 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
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. honesty money righteousness
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, 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
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving
For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes. faith law righteousness
Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my supplications in your faithfulness; answer me 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 strive first for 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
But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction. 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
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
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in 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
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
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will 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
Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship is there between light and 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
The Almighty —we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate. 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
Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from 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 for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

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.