Bible Verses About Righteousness

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

Take away the wickedfrombefore the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

For the vineyard of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice, but, behold, oppression; for righteousness, but, behold, a cry.

but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.

With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee earnestly: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness will he deal wrongfully, and will not behold the majesty of Jehovah.

And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.