13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.