118 Righteousness Bible Verses

"Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."

"The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously."

"Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."

"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."

"“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive."

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

"But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”"

"Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief."

"For he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones."

"The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does."

"But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile."

"Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes."

"We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified."

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

"See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness."

"For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”"

"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness."

"Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."

"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one."

"Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.”"

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

"For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish."

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

"Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

"Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts."

"In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness."

"The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously."