Bible Verses About Righteousness: Fruits of

It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to obey all these mitzvot before ADONAI our God, just as he ordered us to do.'"

Pinchas the son of El'azar the cohen said to the descendants of Re'uven, the descendants of Gad and the descendants of M'nasheh, "Today we know that ADONAI is here with us, because you have not committed this treasonous act against ADONAI. Now you have saved the people of Isra'el from the anger of ADONAI."

They are like trees planted by streams -they bear their fruit in season, their leaves never wither, everything they do succeeds.

A psalm of David: ADONAI, who can rest in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?

Those who live a blameless life, who behave uprightly, who speak truth from their hearts

and keep their tongues from slander; who never do harm to others or seek to discredit neighbors;

who look with scorn on the vile, but honor those who fear ADONAI; who hold to an oath, no matter the cost;

who refuse usury when they lend money and refuse a bribe to damage the innocent. Those who do these things never will be moved.

Who may go up to the mountain of ADONAI? Who can stand in his holy place?

Those with clean hands and pure hearts, who don't make vanities the purpose of their lives or swear oaths just to deceive.

They will receive a blessing from ADONAI and justice from God, who saves them.

I will not allow before my eyes any shameful thing. I hate those who act crookedly; what they do does not attract me.

Deviousness will depart from me; I will not tolerate evil.

How happy are those who act justly, who always do what is right!

To the upright he shines like a light in the dark, merciful, compassionate and righteous.

Things go well with the person who is merciful and lends, who conducts his affairs with fairness;

for he will never be moved. The righteous will be remembered forever.

He will not be frightened by bad news; he remains steady, trusting in ADONAI.

His heart is set firm, he will not be afraid, till finally he looks in triumph at his enemies.

then you will understand the fear of ADONAI and find knowledge of God.

For ADONAI gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

He stores up common sense for the upright, is a shield to those whose conduct is blameless,

in order to guard the courses of justice and preserve the way of those faithful to him.

Then you will understand righteousness, justice, fairness and every good path.

For wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will be enjoyable for you,