48 Bible Verses about Excellence

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,

because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation."

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

And I, when I came to you, brothers,did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.

But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

I have heard of you that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

"Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.

For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, with no one passing through, I will make you majestic forever, a joy from age to age.

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.

This also comes from the LORD of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.

You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

And Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?"

"There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty.

Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right,

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.

it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God.

In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel.

They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies.

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,

Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs."

Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains of prey.

Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength.