'Standing' in the Bible

He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him];He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],

So you will walk in the way of good men [that is, those of personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character],And keep to the paths of the righteous.

For the devious are repulsive to the Lord;But His private counsel is with the upright [those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness (upright, in right standing with God);There is nothing contrary to truth or perverted (crooked) in them.

“Riches and honor are with me,Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God).

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,The income of the wicked, punishment.

The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);The heart of the wicked is worth little.

The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,But righteousness rescues from death.

He who is steadfast in righteousness attains life,But he who pursues evil attains his own death.

Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,But a false witness utters deceit [in court].

Adversity pursues sinners,But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.

Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,But sin is a disgrace to any people.

The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

Better is a little with righteousnessThan great income [gained] with injustice.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].

When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),But to the evildoers it is disaster.

He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyaltyFinds life, righteousness, and honor.

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,And he who sires a wise child will have joy in him.

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;Do not destroy his resting place;