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, righteousness, and honor. love righteousness life
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. James 3:18	And a harvest 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 reproach 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 when he comes, he will convict the world concerning 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 down 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 profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers 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 steadfast love 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 revenues with injustice. righteousness money contentment
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. faith love righteousness
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, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! righteousness redeemer dependence
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
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 satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. honesty money 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 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, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, 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 the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added 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 the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all 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 are 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 our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, 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 the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall 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 unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? law righteousness relationships
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 the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
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 great in power; justice and abundant righteousness he will not violate. God righteousness strength
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 for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. joy righteousness healing