Romans 9:31
But Israel, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to that law.
Romans 11:7
What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks. The chosen ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded (rendered stupid) (hardened) (made insensitive).
Isaiah 51:1
Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek Jehovah. Look to the rock from which you were hewn and to the quarry from which you were dug out.
Romans 3:20
No flesh will be justified before God by works of the law. Knowledge of sin comes from the law.
Romans 4:14-15
If those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.
Romans 9:30-32
What shall we say? The nations did not pursue righteousness. Yet they have attained to righteousness, the righteousness that is based on the principle of faith.
Romans 10:2-4
I testify that they have zeal for God, but not according to [precise and correct] knowledge.
Galatians 3:10-11
Those who are of the works of the Law are under a curse. For it is written, Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the Law, by obeying them.
Galatians 3:21
Is the Law then against the promises of God? God forbid! If a law had been given which could impart life, righteousness would have been from the Law.
Galatians 5:3-4
Yes, I testify again to every man who receives circumcision. He is under obligation to obey the whole Law.
Philippians 3:6
as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
James 2:10-11
Whoever obeys the whole law and yet stumbles in one point is guilty of breaking all of it.