Romans 9:31
but that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousnessdid not succeed in reaching that law.
Romans 11:7
What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened,
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Romans 3:20
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Romans 4:14-15
For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void.
Romans 9:30-32
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;
Romans 10:2-4
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
Galatians 3:10-11
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them."
Galatians 3:21
Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
Galatians 5:3-4
I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law.
Philippians 3:6
as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
James 2:10-11
For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.