48 Bible Verses about Excellence

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.

So, for this very cause, take every care; joining virtue to faith, and knowledge to virtue,

Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

Because a most special spirit, and knowledge and reason and the power of reading dreams and unfolding dark sayings and answering hard questions, were seen to be in him, even in Daniel (named Belteshazzar by the king): now let Daniel be sent for, and he will make clear the sense of the writing.

Let them give glory to the name of the Lord: for his name only is to be praised: his kingdom is over the earth and the heaven.

But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.

For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things.

Then this Daniel did his work better than the chief rulers and the captains, because there was a special spirit in him; and it was the king's purpose to put him over all the kingdom.

But we have this wealth in vessels of earth, so that it may be seen that the power comes not from us but from God;

But let your desires be turned to the more important things given by the Spirit. And now I am pointing out to you an even better way.

And when I came to you, my brothers, I did not come with wise words of knowledge, putting before you the secret of God.

But now his position as priest is higher. because through him God has made a better agreement with man, based on the giving of better things.

Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.

And I have had news of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and reason and special wisdom have been seen in you.

So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ;

And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

Make a song to the Lord; for he has done noble things: give news of them through all the earth.

Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.

And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from generation to generation.

Make a new song to him; playing expertly with a loud noise.

This comes from the Lord of armies, purposing wonders, and wise in all his acts.

You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.

O Lord, our Lord, how noble is your name in all the earth!

O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you.

O Lord, our Lord, whose glory is higher than the heavens, how noble is your name in all the earth!

Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:

And now, my daughter, have no fear; I will do for you whatever you say: for it is clear to all my townspeople that you are a woman of virtue.

A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?

No other is like the God of Jeshurun, coming on the heavens to your help, and letting his glory be seen in the skies.

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

Yes truly, and I am ready to give up all things for the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, which is more than all: for whom I have undergone the loss of all things, and to me they are less than nothing, so that I may have Christ as my reward,

He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

By faith Abel made a better offering to God than Cain, and he had witness through it of his righteousness, God giving his approval of his offering: and his voice still comes to us through it though he is dead.

It will be flowering like the rose; it will be full of delight and songs; the glory of Lebanon will be given to it; the pride of Carmel and Sharon: they will see the glory of the Lord, the power of our God.

In that day will the young growth of the Lord be beautiful in glory, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride of those who are still living in Israel.

Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

Make clear that strength is God's: he is lifted up over Israel, and his power is in the clouds.

And I have given him the spirit of God and made him wise and full of knowledge and expert in every sort of handwork,

Happy are you, O Israel: who is like you, a people whose saviour is the Lord, whose help is your cover, whose sword is your strength! All those who are against you will put themselves under your rule, and your feet will be planted on their high places.

You are shining and full of glory, more than the eternal mountains.

Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.

Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.

Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.