Bible Verses About Righteousness

Unload your burden on ADONAI, and he will sustain you. He will never permit the righteous to be moved.

The righteous will rejoice in ADONAI; they will take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will exult.

so that he can govern your people rightly and your poor with justice.

"Mighty king who loves justice, you established fairness, justice and righteousness in Ya'akov."

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!

Many times [God] rescued them, but they kept making plans to rebel. Thus they were brought low by their own wrongdoing.

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness stands forever.

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.

He distributes freely, he gives to the poor; his righteousness stands forever. His power will be increased honorably.

The pursuers of carnality are getting close; they are distancing themselves from your Torah.

May your cohanim be clothed with righteousness; may those loyal to you shout for joy.

ADONAI opens the eyes of the blind, ADONAI lifts up those who are bent over. ADONAI loves the righteous.

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,

discretion will watch over you, and discernment will guard you.