48 Bible Verses about Excellence

But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

According as his divine power hath given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, the interpreting of dreams, and showing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.

But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellence of speech, or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Having your manner of life honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

And whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;

Riches and honor are with me; durable riches and righteousness.

I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ;

And whatever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Sing to the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellence of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellence, a joy of many generations.

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.

This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in operation.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

O my soul, thou hast said to the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellence of dignity, and the excellence of power:

And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a man as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?

There is none like to the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellence on the sky.

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Yes doubtless, and I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be dung, that I may win Christ,

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice, even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellence of our God.

In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that have escaped of Israel.

They only consult to cast him down from his excellence: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

Ascribe ye strength to God: his excellence is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like to thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellence! and thy enemies shall be found liars to thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.