Bible Verses about 'Godly'

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• Indeed, persecution will afflict all who want to lead a godly life in Christ Jesus.
  2 Timothy 3:12lifepersecutionJesus
• Therefore, the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials and to hold the wicked for punishment until the Day of Judgment.
  2 Peter 2:9temptationjudgmentpunishment
• Such godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and causes no regret, whereas worldly sorrow produces death.
  2 Corinthians 7:10worryingsadnessrepentance
• For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly.
  Titus 2:11-12gracerighteousnesssalvation
• His divine power has bestowed on us everything that is necessary for life and for devotion through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue.
  2 Peter 1:3strengthlifereceiving
• The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay,
  whereas the righteous man is generous in giving.
  Psalm 37:21debtmoneyrighteousness
• All day long the godless man continues to covet,
  whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly.
  Proverbs 21:26greedgivingmaterialism
• Preferable is the little that the righteous possess
  than the great wealth of the wicked.
  For the power of the wicked will be overcome,
  but the Lord protects the righteous.
  Psalm 37:16-17sinmoneyrighteousness
• Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord;
  you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield.
  Psalm 5:13blessingprotectionrighteousness
• The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
  but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
  Proverbs 11:18sinrighteousnessreward
• The name of the Lord is a tower of strength;
  the upright man runs to it and finds refuge.
  Proverbs 18:10Godsafetyprotection
• The righteous is remembered with blessings,
  but the name of the wicked fades away.
  Proverbs 10:7sinrighteousnessblessing
• The Lord makes a man’s steps secure
  when he approves of his conduct.
  Psalm 37:23servingobediencetrust
• The tongue of the just man is like pure silver;
  the heart of the wicked is without worth.
  Proverbs 10:20valuablerighteousnessspeaking
• Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous,
  but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked.
  Proverbs 10:6righteousnessspeakingblessing
• The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness,
  but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert.
  Proverbs 10:32truthrighteousnessspeaking
• The father of a good man will rejoice;
  he who begets a wise son will delight in him.
  Proverbs 23:24joywisdomfamily
• The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
  but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated.
  Proverbs 10:28righteousnesshopepatience
• Entrust your cares to the Lord,
  and he will uphold you;
  he will never allow the righteous to waver.
  Psalm 55:23reliabilityrighteousnesssafety
• And opens the eyes of those who cannot see.
  The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
  the Lord loves the righteous.
  Psalm 146:8sicknesshealingrighteousness
• Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
  for he protects the souls of his faithful ones
  and rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
  Psalm 97:10reliabilityredeemerevil
• For the Lord loves the just,
  and he will not forsake his faithful ones.
  Those who follow evil paths will be destroyed,
  and the children of the wicked will be cut off.
  Psalm 37:28eternal lifereliabilityrighteousness
• Do not envy a violent man
  or choose to emulate any of his ways.
  For the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord
  whose friendship is bestowed only upon the upright.
  Proverbs 3:31-32trustrighteousnessplanning
• But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness.
  1 Timothy 6:11faithloverighteousness
• These are the words of the Lord of hosts:
  Stand at the crossroads and look around;
  ask for the ancient paths.
  When you are shown where the good way lies,
  walk along it and your souls will find rest.
  However, they said, “We will not take it.”
  Jeremiah 6:16restsoulgoodness