51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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I would have fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember your wonders of old.
They shall abundantly utter the memory of your great goodness, and shall sing of your righteousness.
Show me a sign for good; that they who hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because you, LORD, have helped me, and comforted me.
And for this reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
Blessed is the man whom you choose, and cause to approach unto you, that he may dwell in your courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, even of your holy temple.
O my soul, you have said unto the LORD, You are my Lord: my goodness reaches not to you;
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you; which you have wrought for them that trust in you before the sons of men!
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed your commandments.
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness: otherwise you also shall be cut off.
He loves righteousness and justice: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
For you meet him with the blessings of goodness: you set a crown of pure gold on his head.
And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honor before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I provide for it.
Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to your mercy remember me for your goodness' sake, O LORD.
Hear me, O LORD; for your lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of your tender mercies.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
And it shall be, if you go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do unto you.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
But without your consent would I do nothing; that your benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you: and I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.
And I will fill to the full the soul of the priests with abundance, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the LORD.
According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:
Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise your name: the righteous shall surround me; for you shall deal bountifully with me.
Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reaches unto the clouds.
[To the Chief Musician, a maschil. A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boast you yourself in evil, O mighty man? the goodness of God endures continually.
My mouth shall show forth your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for I know not the limits thereof.
One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
And for this reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Goodness » Good people
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from above himself.
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
For a good tree brings not forth corrupt fruit; neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For from thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked intentions will he condemn.
For as the Father has life in himself; so has he given to the Son to have life in himself; And has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, read more.
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of condemnation.
Goodness » Doing good
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Topics on Goodness
God, Goodness Of
Mark 10:18And Jesus said unto him, Why call me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
