Thematic Bible: The fruit of righteousness
Thematic Bible
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
For the sake of your name, O Jehovah, revive me. In your righteousness bring me out of trouble.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like great deep water. O Jehovah, you preserve man and beast.
But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets. God makes people righteous through their active faith in Jesus Christ. God does this to all who believe in Christ, because there is no difference at all.
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God, and of our Savior Jesus Christ:
But the loving kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting on those who reverence him, and his righteousness is to the sons of sons.
([Asaph]) The Almighty Divine One, God of Gods, Jehovah has spoken. He has summoned the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets. God shines from Zion. He is the perfection of beauty. Our God will come and will not keep silent. A devouring fire is in front of him and a raging storm is around him. read more.
He addresses (summons) heaven and earth to judge his people: Gather around me, my godly ones who have made a covenant with me through sacrifices. The heavens declare his righteousness because God is the judge.
He addresses (summons) heaven and earth to judge his people: Gather around me, my godly ones who have made a covenant with me through sacrifices. The heavens declare his righteousness because God is the judge.
Jehovah has made his salvation known. He has uncovered his righteousness for the nations to see.
The mountains melted like wax at the presence of Jehovah, at the presence of Jehovah of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Jehovah says: Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ. I want to be united with him. I no longer want a righteousness of my own that is gained by obeying the law. The righteousness from God is by faith in Christ.
Remember the former things, the things of long ago. I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.' I summon a bird of prey from the east. I summon a man to fulfill my purpose from a far off land. What I have said I will bring about. What I have determined (purposed) I will do. read more.
Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, you who are far from righteousness. I bring near my righteousness. It is not far away. My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendor to Israel.
Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, you who are far from righteousness. I bring near my righteousness. It is not far away. My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendor to Israel.
Jehovah will surely comfort Zion. He will look with compassion on all her ruins. He will make her deserts like Eden and her wastelands like the garden of Jehovah. Joy and gladness will be found in her along with thanksgiving and the sound of singing. Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation. The law will go out from me. My justice will become a light to the nations. My righteousness is near. My salvation is on the way and my arm (power) will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm (power). read more.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens. Look at the earth below. The heavens will vanish like smoke and the earth will wear out like a garment. Its inhabitants die like flies (gnats). But my salvation will last forever! My righteousness will never fail. Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. The moth will eat them up like a garment. The worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever! My salvation will last through all generations.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens. Look at the earth below. The heavens will vanish like smoke and the earth will wear out like a garment. Its inhabitants die like flies (gnats). But my salvation will last forever! My righteousness will never fail. Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. The moth will eat them up like a garment. The worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever! My salvation will last through all generations.
Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them. His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness endures (continues) forever.
You are righteous, O Jehovah. Your judgments are upright. You have commanded your laws in righteousness and in exceeding faithfulness. My zeal has consumed me, for the reason that my adversaries have forgotten your words. read more.
Your word is very pure. Your servant loves it. I am small and despised. Even so I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.
Your word is very pure. Your servant loves it. I am small and despised. Even so I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. They warn your servant. There is a great reward in following them.
You are righteous, O Jehovah. Your judgments are upright. You have commanded your laws in righteousness and in exceeding faithfulness.
Does wisdom cry out? Does understanding direct her voice? She takes her stand on top of high places and in the street intersections. She cries out at the gates, at the entrance by the doors: read more.
I call to you men. My voice is to the sons of man. O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart. Listen for I speak of excellent things. The truth comes from my lips. My mouth will speak truth! Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All my speech is righteous. Nothing crooked or perverse comes from my mouth. They are all straight talk to him who understands. It is proper to those who find knowledge.
I call to you men. My voice is to the sons of man. O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart. Listen for I speak of excellent things. The truth comes from my lips. My mouth will speak truth! Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All my speech is righteous. Nothing crooked or perverse comes from my mouth. They are all straight talk to him who understands. It is proper to those who find knowledge.
I heard another say: Even so, Jehovah God the Almighty, true and righteous are your judgments. (Deuteronomy 32:4) (Psalm 145:17) (Exodus 6:3)
After these things I heard a great voice of many people in heaven, saying: Praise Jehovah! Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power belong to our God. (Psalm 150:6) True and righteous are his judgments: for he has judged the great harlot, who corrupted the earth with her fornication. And has avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
The fruit of righteousness » The lord bringing forth righteousness
Dedicate your life to Jehovah. Trust him, and he will act on your behalf. He will cause your righteousness to shine like a light, your just cause like the noonday sun.
Jehovah says: My people shout, Jehovah has shown that we are in the right. Let us go and tell the people in Jerusalem what Jehovah our God has done.
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes the things sown in it to spring up, the Lord Jehovah will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath. Righteousness delivers from death.
Treasures of wickedness (the morally wrong) profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
Righteousness exalts a nation! But sin is a reproach to any people.
Righteousness keeps the upright in the way. Wickedness subverts the sinner.
The fruit of righteousness » Those that do not do righteousness
In this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed. Whoever does not practice righteousness is not from God. He who does not love his brother is not from God.
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([Psalm of David]) The fool has said in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah)*. They are corrupt and have done abominable (detestable) iniquity. There are none who do good. (*Possible deliberate scribal change from YHWH to Elohim)
Are we Jews in any better condition than the people of the nations? Not at all! I have already shown that Jews and the people of the nations are all under the power of sin. The Scriptures say: There is no one who is righteous, There is no one who has insight. No one seeks God! read more.
All have turned away from God; they have all done wrong. No one does what is right, not even one. (Psalm 53:3)
All have turned away from God; they have all done wrong. No one does what is right, not even one. (Psalm 53:3)
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
I have fought the good fight! I have finished the course! I have kept the faith! The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
To the angel of the congregation in Smyrna write: This is the message from the one who is the 'First and the Last', who died and came to life again. I know your troubles. I know that you are poor, but you are rich! I know the evil things said against you by those who claim to be Jews but are not. Their synagogue belongs to Satan! Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
The fruit of righteousness » Who is righteous
My little children let no man deceive you! He who practices righteousness is righteous, even as he [Christ] is righteous.
He who speaks truth shows righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
The fruit of righteousness » Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are you who hunger now for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now: for you shall laugh.
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah. He loves the one who follows after righteousness.
He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor.
The fruit of righteousness » The lord loving righteousness
Jehovah is righteous. He loves a righteous way of life. Upright people will see his face (contemplate his presence).
The word of Jehovah is upright. All his works are true (trustworthy). He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of Jehovah's loving-kindness.
The fruit of righteousness » Who did not attain to the law of righteousness
But Israel, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to that law. Why? It is because it was not based on the principle of faith, but on that of works. They have stumbled at the stumbling stone. It is written: Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence and he that believes on him will not be ashamed. (Isaiah 8:14)
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
The fruit of righteousness » Who is the servant of righteousness
But thanks to God, that you were the servants of sin yet you became obedient from the heart to the teachings delivered to you. After being made free from sin, you became servants of righteousness.
The fruit of righteousness » Whose righteousness endures forever
Praise Jehovah! Blessed is the person who respects Jehovah and is happy to obey his commandments. His descendants will grow strong on the earth. The family of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his home. His righteousness continues forever.
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness tends to
The fruit of righteousness » Those that sow righteousness
The wicked works a deceitful work. There is a sure reward for the one who sows righteousness.
The fruit of righteousness » The way of righteousness
The way of righteousness is life. In its pathway there is no death.
The fruit of righteousness » When the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness
Trust in Jehovah forever, for Jah, Jehovah, is the Rock eternal. He humbles those who dwell on high, he lays the lofty (inaccessible) city low; he levels it to the ground and casts it down to the dust. Feet trample it down, the feet of the depressed, the footsteps of the poor (needy). read more.
The path of the righteous is level. O upright One, you make the way of the righteous smooth. Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts. I yearn for you in the night. In the morning I long for you with all my being. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
The path of the righteous is level. O upright One, you make the way of the righteous smooth. Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts. I yearn for you in the night. In the morning I long for you with all my being. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
The fruit of righteousness » What yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a righteous man’s reward
Anyone who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward. Anyone who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.
The fruit of righteousness » There being none that are righteous
([Psalm of David]) The fool says in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah) (Psalm 10:4). They are corrupt. They do disgusting things. No one does good things. Jehovah looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, if there is anyone who seeks help from God. Everyone has turned away. Together they have become rotten to the core. No one, not even one person, does good things. read more.
Are all the workers of wickedness, those who devour my people as if they were devouring food, so ignorant that they do not call on Jehovah?
Are all the workers of wickedness, those who devour my people as if they were devouring food, so ignorant that they do not call on Jehovah?
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the perfect
Righteousness of the undefiled [man of integrity] directs his way! Wickedness causes the evil to fall.
The fruit of righteousness » Where righteousness dwells
We look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. This is according to his promise.
The fruit of righteousness » The reward for sowing righteousness
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
The fruit of righteousness » Who is free from righteousness
The fruit of righteousness » Who attained to righteousness
What shall we say? The nations did not pursue righteousness. Yet they have attained to righteousness, the righteousness that is based on the principle of faith.