44 Bible Verses about Behaviour

Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did.

And they were both righteous before God, going in all the commandments and righteous things of the Lord blameless.

And Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.

And he did that which was right in the eyes of LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

And LORD said to Satan, Have thou considered my servant Job? For there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil.

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says about him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit.

And Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in the sight of LORD above all who were before him.

And Cain told Abel his brother. And it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and killed him.

And LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. And the woman was of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance, but the man was churlish and evil in his doings, and he was of the house of Caleb.

Alexander the coppersmith did many evil things to me. May the Lord repay him according to his works,

I am LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shall have no other gods before me. Thou shall not make to thee a graven image, nor any likeness [of anything] that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.read more.
Thou shall not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them, for I, LORD thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. Thou shall not take the name of LORD thy God in vain, for LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days thou shall labor, and do all thy work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to LORD thy God. Thou shall not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates, for in six days LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.

I am LORD thy God who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shall have no other gods before me. Thou shall not make to thee a graven image: any likeness that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.read more.
Thou shall not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them, for I, LORD thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the third and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. Thou shall not take the name of LORD thy God in vain, for LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as LORD thy God commanded thee. Six days thou shall labor, and do all thy work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to LORD thy God: thou shall not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thine ox, nor thy donkey, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger tha And thou shall remember that thou were a servant in the land of Egypt, and LORD thy God brought thee out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm, therefore LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the Sabbath day.

but his delight is in the law of LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise. The precepts of LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of LORD is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of LORD are true, [and] righteous altogether.read more.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them thy servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

Blessed are those who are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of LORD. Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart. Yea, they do no unrighteousness. They walk in his ways.read more.
Thou have commanded thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.

Having your behavior good among the Gentiles, so that, upon which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may glorify God in the day of visitation, from having observed your good works.

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which LORD thy God gives thee. Thou shall not murder. Thou shall not commit adultery.read more.
Thou shall not steal. Thou shall not bear FALSE witness against thy neighbor. Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's house. Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is thy neighbor's.

Honor thy father and thy mother, as LORD thy God commanded thee, that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee in the land which LORD thy God gives thee. Thou shall not murder. Neither shall thou commit adultery.read more.
Neither shall thou steal. Neither shall thou bear FALSE witness against thy neighbor. Neither shall thou covet thy neighbor's wife. Neither shall thou desire thy neighbor's house, his field, or his man-servant, or his maid-servant, his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is thy neighbor's.

LORD, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart, he who does no slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor,read more.
in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear LORD, he that swears to his own hurt, and changes not, he who puts not his money out to interest, nor takes a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

A good man shall obtain favor of LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. LORD will not allow the soul of a righteous man to famish, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.read more.
He who works with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son. He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. The memory of a righteous man is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot. The wise in heart will receive commandments, but a prating fool shall fall. He who walks uprightly walks securely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known. He who winks with the eye causes sorrow. And a prating fool shall fall. The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions. In the lips of him who has discernment wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a foolish man is a present destruction. The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty. The labor of a righteous man produces life. The fruit of a wicked man [is] to sin. He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof errs. He who hides hatred is of lying lips. And he who utters a slander is a fool. Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely. The tongue of a righteous man is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is little worth. The lips of a righteous man feeds many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding. The blessing of LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, and [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding. The fear of a wicked man shall come upon him. And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. When the whirlwind passes, the wicked man is no more, but the righteous man is an everlasting foundation. As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. The fear of LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. The way of LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. A righteous man shall never be removed, but the wicked shall not dwell in the land. The mouth of a righteous man brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

Ye have heard that it was said to them in old times, Thou shall not murder, and whoever murders will be liable to the judgment. But I say to you, that every man who is angry at his brother without cause will be liable to the judgment, and whoever speaks an insult to his brother will be liable to the council, and whoever says, Foolish man, will be liable to If therefore thou should bring thy gift to the altar, and remember there that thy brother has anything against thee,read more.
leave there thy gift before the altar, and go. First be reconciled to thy brother, and then, after coming, bring thy gift.

Because from works of law no flesh will be made right before him, for through law is knowledge of sin.

he saved us, not of works in righteousness that we did, but according to his mercy through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

We are Jews by nature and not sinful men of the Gentiles, knowing that a man is not made righteous from works of law, instead through faith of Jesus Christ. And we believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made righteous from faith of Christ, and not from works of law, because no fles

For ye are saved by grace through faith, and this a gift of God, not from you, not from works, so that not any man may boast.

and be found in him, not having my righteousness, that from law, but that through Christ's faith--the righteousness from God based on faith--

What is the benefit, my brothers, if some man should say to have faith, but has no works? Can the faith save him? And if a brother or sister may be unclothed, and may be destitute of daily food, and some man of you would say to them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and fed, but ye would not give them the things necessary for the body, what is the benefit?read more.
So also faith, if it has no works, is dead by itself. But some man will say, Thou have faith, and I have works. Show me thy faith from thy works, and I will show thee from my works my faith. Thou believe that there is one God, thou do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.

Now this same thing also, having applied all eagerness, furnish in your faith, virtue, and in virtue, knowledge, and in knowledge, self-control, and in self-control, perseverance, and in perseverance, piety, and in piety, brotherly affection, and in brotherly affection, love.read more.
For these things existing in you and abounding, it leads to not being idle nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he in whom these things are not present is blind, being near-sighted, having deliberately forgotten the purification of his former sins. Therefore, brothers, instead be diligent to make your calling and selection sure, for doing these things, ye would, no, not ever stumble. For so the entrance will be furnished to you abundantly into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

From their fruits ye will know them. Do they gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree produces good fruits, but the corrupt tree produces bad fruits. A good tree cannot produce bad fruits, nor a corrupt tree produce good fruits.read more.
Every tree not producing good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire. So then from their fruits ye will know them.

For a good tree is not producing corrupt fruit, nor a corrupt tree producing good fruit. For each tree is known from its own fruit. For they do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they harvest grapes from a bramble bush. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth the good, and the bad man out of the bad treasure of his heart brings forth the bad, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Therefore every man, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock. And the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it had been founded upon the rock.

Every man who comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like. He is like a man who builds a house, who dug and excavated, and laid a foundation upon the rock. And when a flood developed, the stream beat upon that house, and could not shake it, for it had been founded upon the rock.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

If ye keep my commandments, ye will dwell in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments, and dwell in his love.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing by grace in your hearts to God.

So also ye, reckon yourselves to be indeed dead to sin, but living to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body in order to obey it, in its lusts. And do not present your body-parts as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God, as living out of the dead, and your body-parts as instruments of righteousness to God,read more.
for sin will not have dominion over you. For ye are not under law, but under grace.

May it not happen! How will we who died to sin, still live in it?

But I say, walk in Spirit and ye will, no, not fulfill a lust of flesh.

for you to put off the old man according to your former conduct, the man who is corrupt according to the desires of deceitfulness, and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and to put on the new man according to God, the man who was created in righteousness and piety of the truth.

If therefore ye were raised with the Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.

Ye are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. So then let us not sleep, as also the others, but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are intoxicated get drunk at night.read more.
But we, being of the day, should be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and a helmet, the hope of salvation.