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	He who follows after righteousness and kindness 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	Now 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	When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about 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 on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream. law righteousness
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism
Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. righteousness money contentment
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 loving kindness of Yahweh. reliability love righteousness
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity 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, Yahweh, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness. righteousness redeemer dependence
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. honesty money 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 shall be filled. righteousness blessing receiving
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. faith love righteousness
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 fulfillment 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, Yahweh. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me. 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 God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. 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, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on 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 righteousness’ sake, 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	For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. sin righteousness mediator
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 is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
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	Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? law righteousness relationships
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	Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of 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. Malachi 4:2	But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out and leap like calves of the stall. joy righteousness healing