Bible Verses About Righteousness

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.

A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.

I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.

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

Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field.

The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.