Bible Verses about 'Goodness'

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would… Psalm 27:13

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Psalm 27:13	I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. goodness trust
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Psalm 23:6	Only goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. grace life nearness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23	In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. law Spirit blessing
Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! Psalm 31:19	How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. trust fear blessing
For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:9	He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things. reliability food
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Psalm 33:5	The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is filled with his kindness. reliability love righteousness
Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, For they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. Psalm 25:6-7	Be mindful, O Lord, that mercy and kindness have been yours from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my many transgressions, but remember me in your kindness, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. sin mercy goodness
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:2	I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” God worship
But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 2 Peter 1:5-7	In view of all this, you should make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with piety, and piety with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. faith goodness self-control
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32	Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. forgiveness compassion goodness
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress. He takes care of those who place their trust in him. protection goodness safety
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. evil goodness overcoming
The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. reliability righteousness goodness
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Romans 12:9	Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. love evil goodness
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. law goodness righteousness
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to enrich you with an abundance of every grace, so that, with all of your needs provided for, you may be able to produce a surplus of good works. blessing worrying goodness
As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3	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. strength life receiving
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Psalm 37:3	Put your trust in the Lord and do good, that you may dwell in the land and be secure. trust safety goodness
What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22	A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. reliability money goodness
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. goodness neighbor Father
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 1 Peter 3:13	Now who is going to harm you if you are eager to do what is right? goodness evil work
Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14	Shun evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. evil goodness peace

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners.

Bible verse of the day

The Lord is slow to anger and great in power,
And will not at all acquit the wicked.
The Lord has His way
In the whirlwind and in the storm,
And the clouds are the dust of His feet.

Nahum 1:3 patience strength punishment