'Righteousness' in the Bible

And he believed in Yahweh, and he reckoned it to him [as] righteousness.

For I have chosen him, that he will command his children and his household after him that they will keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice, so that Yahweh may bring upon Abraham that which he said to him."

And my righteousness will answer for me {later} when you come concerning my wages before you. Every [one] that [is] not speckled or spotted among the goats, or dark-colored among the sheep shall be stolen [if it is] with me."

And it shall be righteousness for us if we diligently observe [and] do all [of] this commandment {before} Yahweh our God, as he has commanded us.'

"You shall not say {to yourself} {when Yahweh your God is driving them out} {before you}, {saying}, 'Because of my righteousness Yahweh brought me to take possession of this land'; but because of the wickedness of these nations Yahweh [is] driving them out {before you}.

[It is] not because of your righteousness and because of the uprightness of your heart [that] you [are] coming to take possession of their land, but because of the wickedness of these nations Yahweh your God [is] driving them {before you}, and in order to confirm the {promise} that Yahweh swore to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

"So you should understand that [it is] not because of your righteousness [that] Yahweh your God [is] giving you this good land to take possession of it, because {you are a stubborn people}.

You shall certainly return the pledge to him {as the sun sets}, so that he may sleep in his cloak and may bless you, and it shall be [considered] righteousness {on your behalf} {before} Yahweh your God.

They summon people [to the] mountains; there they sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness, because the affluence of [the] seas they suck [out], and {the most hidden treasures of the sand}."

And he selected [the] best [part] for himself, for there [the] portion of a ruler [is] included, and he came [with the] heads of [the] people; he did the righteousness of Yahweh, and his regulations for Israel."

Yahweh repays to each [one] his righteousness and his faithfulness, for Yahweh gave you into my hand today, but I was not willing to stretch out my hand against Yahweh's anointed.

David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

For there [was no one] in all the house of my father {who were not doomed to death} before my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. Do I have any righteousness any longer except to cry out to the king?"

Yahweh rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands he recompensed me.

Yahweh has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness before his eyes.

Then Solomon said, "You have shown great loyal love with your servant David my father, as he walked before you in faithfulness and in righteousness and in uprightness of heart with you. You have shown for him this great loyal love, and you have given a son to him who is sitting on his throne as [it is] this day.

then you shall hear in heaven and you shall act and you shall judge your servant, to declare the wicked guilty by bringing his way upon his head and {to declare the righteous innocent} by rewarding him according to his righteousness.

May Yahweh your God be blessed, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel, because of the love of Yahweh for Israel forever, and he has made you king to execute justice and righteousness."

So David reigned over all Israel, and {he administered justice} and righteousness to all his people.

then may you yourself hear from the heavens and act and judge your servants, to repay the guilty by bringing his way upon his head and to vindicate the righteous by giving to him according to his righteousness.

Blessed be Yahweh your God who took delight in you, to put you on his throne as king for Yahweh your God! Because your God loved Israel, he established him forever and has put you over them as king to do justice and righteousness!"

Please turn, let no injustice happen; indeed, turn, {my righteousness is still intact}.

Does God pervert justice, {or} Shaddai pervert righteousness?

I hold fast to my righteousness, and I will not let it go; my heart will not blame [any] of my days.

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice [was] like a robe and a headband.

He prays to God, then he accepts him, and he sees his face with a shout of joy, and he repays to the human being his righteousness.

Your wickedness [affects] a person like yourself, and your righteousness [affects] humans.

I will bring my knowledge from far away, and I will ascribe righteousness to my maker,

[As for] Shaddai, we cannot attain him; [he is] exalted [in] power, and he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.

When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness. In trouble {deliver me}. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

O Yahweh, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight before me your way.

I will thank Yahweh according to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of Yahweh, [the] Most High.

And he will judge [the] world with righteousness. He will judge [the] peoples with equity.

[By contrast,] I in righteousness shall see your face. Upon awakening I will be satisfied [seeing] your form.

Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands he has repaid me.

Therefore Yahweh has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.

In you, O Yahweh, I have taken refuge. Let me not be put to shame ever. Deliver me by your righteousness.

[He] loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loyal love of Yahweh.

Vindicate me according to your righteousness, O Yahweh my God, and do not let them rejoice over me.

Then my tongue will proclaim your righteousness, [and] your praise all day.

Your righteousness [is] {like the mighty mountains}, your judgments [like the] great deep. You save man and beast, O Yahweh.

Prolong your loyal love to those who know you, and your righteousness to [the] upright of heart.

Then he will bring forth your righteousness like the light, and your justice like the noonday.

I have brought good tidings [of] righteousness in the great congregation. Look, I have not shut my lips. O Yahweh, {you surely know that}.

Your righteousness I have not hidden in the midst of my heart. I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loyal love or your faithfulness from [the] great congregation.

And [in] your majesty {ride victoriously}, because of truth and humility [and] righteousness. And let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.

You love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you from among your companions [with] festive oil.

As [is] your name, O God, so [is] your praise to [the] ends of [the] earth. Your right hand is full of righteousness.

And [the] heavens declare his righteousness, because God himself is judge. Selah

Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation; [then] my tongue will sing aloud [of] your righteousness.

By awesome deeds in righteousness you will answer us, O God of our salvation, [you who are the] confidence [of] all [the] ends of [the] earth and [of] the far-off seas,

In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me.

My mouth will tell of your righteousness, your salvation {all day long}, though I do not know [the full] sum [of them].

I will come in [to tell] the mighty deeds of Lord Yahweh. I will {make known} your righteousness, yours only.

And your righteousness, O God, [is] to [the] height [of heaven]. You who have done great things, O God, who [is] like you?

My tongue also will speak of your righteousness all the day, because they have been put to shame, because they have been humiliated who seek my harm.

O God, give your judgments to [the] king, and your righteousness to [the] king's son.

May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.

Let [the] mountains yield prosperity for the people, and [the] hills in righteousness.

Loyal love and faithfulness will meet one another; righteousness and peace will kiss.

Faithfulness will sprout from [the] ground, and righteousness will look down from heaven.

Righteousness will go before him, and it will make his steps a pathway.

Are your wonders known in the darkness, [or] your righteousness in [the] land of forgetfulness?

Righteousness and justice [are] the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness come before your face.

In your name they rejoice all the day, and in your righteousness they rise up.

For judgment will return to righteousness, and all the upright in heart [will follow] after it.

before Yahweh, for he is coming; for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge [the] world with righteousness, and [the] peoples with his faithfulness.

Cloud and thick darkness [are] surrounding him; righteousness and justice [are] the foundation of his throne.

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

Yahweh has made known his salvation; to the eyes of the nations he has revealed his righteousness.

before Yahweh, for [he is] coming to judge the earth. He will judge [the] world with righteousness and [the] peoples with equity.

And [the] strength of [the] king loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

But the loyal love of Yahweh [is] from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to [their] children's children,

Blessed are [those who] observe justice, [he who] does righteousness at all times.

and it was reckoned to him as righteousness {throughout all generations}.

[Full of] splendor and majesty [is] his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

Wealth and riches [are] in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

{He gives lavishly} to the needy; his righteousness endures forever. His horn rises high in honor.

Open to me [the] gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them [and] give thanks to Yah.

Look, I have longed for your precepts; revive me in your righteousness.

I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

You have ordained your testimonies [in] righteousness, and [in] exceeding faithfulness.

Your righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and your law [is] truth.

The righteousness of your testimonies [is] forever; give me understanding that I may live.

Let your priests clothe themselves with righteousness, and let your faithful sing for joy.

O Yahweh, hear my prayer; listen to my supplications. In your faithfulness answer me, [and] in your righteousness.

For your name's sake, O Yahweh, preserve my life; in your righteousness bring me out of trouble.

They will utter the renown of your abundant goodness, and they will proclaim with joy your righteousness.

to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and uprightness--every good course--

All sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness; none of them are twisted and crooked.

By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness.

By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness.

Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

In the way of righteousness I walk, in the midst of paths of justice,

Treasures of wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.

The memory of righteousness [is] like a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

A fountain of life [is] a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.

Choice silver is a tongue of righteousness, a heart of wickedness is {of little worth}.

Lips of righteousness feed many, but fools {die for lack of sense}.