Bible Verses About Righteousness

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

The righteous shall be glad in Jehovah, and shall take refuge in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory.

He will judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with justice.

The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.

A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.

Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.

Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.

Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let thy saints shout for joy.

Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;

Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He isa shield to them that walk in integrity;

That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, yea, every good path.

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee: