'What is Good' in the Bible
Do what is good and right in the LORD's sight so it may go well with you. Then you'll enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God promised to your ancestors,
"Look! Today I have set before you life and what is good, along with death and what is evil.
"Remember me, LORD," he said, "how I have walked in your presence with integrity, with an undivided heart, and I have accomplished what is good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept deeply.
"And now may the LORD God arise, to your place of rest, you, and the ark of your power! Let your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and cause your godly ones to find their joy in what is good.
But he replied to her, "You're talking like foolish women do. Are we to accept what is good from God but not tragedy?" Throughout all of this, Job did not sin by what he said.
let's choose what's right for us. Let's consider among ourselves what is good."
Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good.
All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; no one practices what is good, not even one.
Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.
All of them have fallen away; together they have become corrupt; no one does what is good, not even one.
The LORD will also provide what is good, and our land will yield its produce.
He has satisfied the one who thirsts, filling the hungry with what is good.
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes.
Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.
Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.
Why spend your money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in rich food.
Your iniquities have turned these things away, and your sins have held back from you what is good.
"Israel has discarded what is good. The enemy will pursue them.
Bring a prepared speech with you as you return to the LORD. Say to him: "Take away all our iniquity, and accept what is good. Then we will present the fruit of our lips.
He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.