Bible Verses about 'Righteous'

The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. Psalm 145:17

The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. reliability righteousness goodness
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! Psalm 119:7	I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. law worship heart

I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. sin repentance conversion
Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. Psalm 112:6	Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. righteousness protection
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. Psalm 34:19	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. righteousness suffering redeemer
With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. Proverbs 11:9	The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. righteousness speaking wisdom
Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19	For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous. righteousness obedience salvation
Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:13	But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. mercy righteousness sacrifice
It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. Psalm 37:16-17	A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the Lord upholds the righteous. sin money righteousness
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16	Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. righteousness healing prayer
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. debt money righteousness
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! Proverbs 21:26	He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. greed giving materialism
The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Psalm 119:160	The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. reliability law Word of God
For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. Psalm 5:12	For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. blessing protection righteousness
Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. Amos 5:24	But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. law righteousness
The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:7	I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. conversion repentance joy
This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation
Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. Psalm 143:1	Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. reliability righteousness prayer
We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. God safety protection
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22	Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. reliability righteousness safety
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking