48 Bible Verses about Excellence

As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.

For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.

because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is lifted up; his majesty transcends earth and heaven.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.

Daniel distinguished himself among all the administrators and regional authorities, because he was of an extraordinary spirit. Therefore the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.

But we have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us.

Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.

When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come and tell you about God's secret with rhetorical language or wisdom.

However, Jesus has now obtained a more superior ministry, since the covenant he mediates is founded on better promises.

Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.

Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.

Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness.

I've heard about you, that a spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.

so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns,

And whatever you do, whether by speech or action, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

"Sing praises to the LORD, because he has acted gloriously, being made known in all the world.

Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.

"Although you have been forsaken and despised, with no one traveling through, I will make you the everlasting pride, the joy of all generations.

with a new song, sing to him; with shouts of joy, play skillfully.

This insight also comes from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who is distinguished in practical advice and magnificent in sound wisdom."

You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! To the Director: Accompanied by female voices. A Davidic Psalm.

I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you."

LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! You set your glory above the heavens!

"Reuben, you're my firstborn, my strength, and the first fruit of my vitality. You excel in rank and excel in power.

Don't be afraid, my daughter. I'll do for you everything that you have asked, since all of my people in town are aware that you're a virtuous woman.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer.

so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?

"There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens with its lofty clouds to help you.

Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right.

What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

it will burst into bloom, and rejoice with gladness and shouts of joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

"At that time, the LORD's branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel and Judah.

They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude

Ascribe power to God, whose glory is over Israel, whose power is in the skies.

and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship

How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."

You are enveloped by light; more majestic than mountains filled with game.

Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.

Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,

Those ministers who serve well gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah Jesus.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.

Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me.