Bible Verses About Righteousness

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

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

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Take away 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 care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

Tell the righteous “Good!” For they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.

For the vineyard of the LORD 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 of distress.

but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.

Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist.

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

Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness he will deal wrongfully, and will not see the LORD’s majesty.

I will make justice the measuring line, and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters will overflow the hiding place.

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

Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.

The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.