45 Bible Verses about Righteousness
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righteousness of God by faith of Jesus Christ towards all,and upon all those who believe: for there is no difference;
Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
for righteousness of God is revealed therein, on the principle of faith, to faith: according as it is written, But the just shall live by faith.
and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which would be on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God through faith,
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
For with the heart is believed to righteousness; and with the mouth confession made to salvation.
and your having put on the new man, which according to God is created in truthful righteousness and holiness.
not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
And he believed Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
For if by the offence of the one death reigned by the one, much rather shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the free gift of righteousness, reign in life by the one Jesus Christ:)
Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
I am not come to call righteous persons, but sinful ones to repentance.
Awake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak to you as a matter of shame.
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
And we are all become as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have carried us away;
I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will take hold of thy hand; and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the nations,
For it were better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them.
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
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Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Righteousness
He that says he abides in him ought, even as he walked, himself also so to walk.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
And shall not as by one that has sinned be the gift? For the judgment was of one to condemnation, but the act of favour, of many offences unto justification. For if by the offence of the one death reigned by the one, much rather shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the free gift of righteousness, reign in life by the one Jesus Christ:)
Hope » Objects of » Righteousness
For we, by the Spirit, on the principle of faith, await the hope of righteousness.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteousness
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
New Birth » Evidenced by » Righteousness
If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises righteousness is begotten of him.
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » Righteousness
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Confess therefore your offences to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The fervent supplication of the righteous man has much power.
Righteousness » Promises concerning » Promises to the righteous
Then the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears, let him hear.
I have been young, and now am old, and I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread:
The righteous shall shoot forth like a palm-tree; he shall grow like a cedar on Lebanon.
But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men.
The remnant of Israel shall not work unrighteousness, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: but they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.
Righteousness » Encouraged
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Secured by faith
And he believed Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Therefore having been justified on the principle of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
So that the law has been our tutor up to Christ, that we might be justified on the principle of faith.
And these things were some of you; but ye have been washed, but ye have been sanctified, but ye have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
so then as it was by one offence towards all men to condemnation, so by one righteousness towards all men for justification of life.
Righteousness » Of God
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, and kind in all his works.
Jehovah, God of Israel, thou art righteous; for we are a remnant that is escaped, as it is this day. Behold, we are before thee in our trespasses; for there is no standing before thee because of this.
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation, thou confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the distant regions of the sea. ...
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with the priestly turban, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
And I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.
And he spoke and said unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, See, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I clothe thee with festival-robes.
Righteousness » Of Christ
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.
And he saw that there was no man, and he wondered that there was no intercessor; and his arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness, it sustained him.
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, when I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, who shall reign as king, and act wisely, and shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
And I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and one sitting on it, called Faithful and True, and he judges and makes war in righteousness.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his reins, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall never be moved
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: he will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth from his heart.
The righteous man shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Sacrifices of
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he will purify the children of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah an oblation in righteousness.
Then shalt thou have sacrifices of righteousness, burnt-offering, and whole burnt-offering; then shall they offer up bullocks upon thine altar.
They shall invite the peoples to the mountain; There they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness; For they will suck the abundance of the seas, And the hidden treasures of the sand.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
because he has set a day in which he is going to judge the habitable earth in righteousness by the man whom he has appointed, giving the proof of it to all in having raised him from among the dead.
And I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and one sitting on it, called Faithful and True, and he judges and makes war in righteousness.
He will judge thy people with righteousness, and thine afflicted with judgment.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are objects of God's watchful care
because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears towards their supplications; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne doth he even set them for ever; and they are exalted.
Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous man to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.
Righteousness » Is obedience to God's law
And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
For Moses lays down in writing the righteousness which is of the law, The man who has practised those things shall live by them.
But his delight is in Jehovah's law, and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And it shall be our righteousness if we take heed to do all these commandments before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
No weapon that is prepared against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that riseth against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah; and their righteousness is of me, saith Jehovah.
Only in Jehovah, shall one say, have I righteousness and strength. To him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
Righteousness » Promised to the church
And judgment shall inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness dwell in the fruitful field.
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and with it let righteousness spring up. I, Jehovah, have created it.
For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as a garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth, so the Lord Jehovah will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be still, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a torch that burneth.
Righteousness » Of saints endures forever
He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.
according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears towards their supplications; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Righteousness » No salvation by works of
not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift: not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.
who has saved us, and has called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages of time,
Righteousness » The wicked » Slay those who follow
so that all righteous blood shed upon the earth should come upon you, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
not as Cain was of the wicked one, and slew his brother; and on account of what slew he him? because his works were wicked, and those of his brother righteous.
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him:
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.
But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.
But now, having got your freedom from sin, and having become bondmen to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end eternal life.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Now he that supplies seed to the sower and bread for eating shall supply and make abundant your sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:
being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
but as to the Son, Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom:
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
Righteousness » By faith
For it was not by law that the promise was to Abraham, or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but by righteousness of faith.
And he believed Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Does this blessedness then rest on the circumcision, or also on the uncircumcision? For we say that faith has been reckoned to Abraham as righteousness.
And he received the sign of circumcision as seal of the righteousness of faith which he had being in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all them that believe being in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned to them also;
and hesitated not at the promise of God through unbelief; but found strength in faith, giving glory to God;
Righteousness » None, by nature have
What is man, that he should be pure? and he that is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
They have all gone aside, they are together become corrupt: there is none that doeth good, not even one.
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not obey
But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there shall be wrath and indignation,
that all might be judged who have not believed the truth, but have found pleasure in unrighteousness.
Righteousness » How many became righteous
For if by the offence of the one death reigned by the one, much rather shall those who receive the abundance of grace, and of the free gift of righteousness, reign in life by the one Jesus Christ:) so then as it was by one offence towards all men to condemnation, so by one righteousness towards all men for justification of life. For as indeed by the disobedience of the one man the many have been constituted sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many will be constituted righteous.
by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering often the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But he, having offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down in perpetuity at the right hand of God, read more.
waiting from henceforth until his enemies be set for the footstool of his feet. For by one offering he has perfected in perpetuity the sanctified.
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are abundantly provided for
For this cause I say unto you, Do not be careful about your life, what ye should eat and what ye should drink; nor for your body what ye should put on. Is not the life more than food, and the body than raiment? Look at the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into granaries, and your heavenly Father nourishes them. Are ye not much more excellent than they? But which of you by carefulness can add to his growth one cubit? read more.
And why are ye careful about clothing? Observe with attention the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; but I say unto you, that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed as one of these. But if God so clothe the herbage of the field, which is to-day, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, will he not much rather you, O ye of little faith? Be not therefore careful, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we put on? for all these things the nations seek after; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Follow after
But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
Righteousness » Cannot come by the law
I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is by law, then Christ has died for nothing.
Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be the thought. For if a law had been given able to quicken, then indeed righteousness were on the principle of law;
Righteousness » Tends to life
As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Think and desire good
The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow
Let the lying lips become dumb, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.
But the passers-by reviled him, shaking their heads and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou art Son of God, descend from the cross. And in like manner the chief priests also, mocking, with the scribes and elders, said, read more.
He saved others, himself he cannot save. He is King of Israel: let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe on him. He trusted upon God; let him save him now if he will have him. For he said, I am Son of God. And the robbers also who had been crucified with him cast the same reproaches on him.
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
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.
Righteousness » Keep saints in the right way
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Righteousness » The wicked » Are far from
They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Righteousness » No justification by works of
Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law is knowledge of sin.
But Israel, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to that law. Wherefore? Because it was not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,
Righteousness » Brings its own reward
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Say ye of the righteous that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are delivered out of all troubles
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are the excellent of the earth
To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Know the secret of the lord
The secret of Jehovah is with them that fear him, that he may make known his covenant to them.
For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; but his secret is with the upright.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are loved by God
Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;
The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are enriched
In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
Righteousness » The wicked » Though favored, will not learn
If favour be shewn to the wicked, he doth not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness he dealeth unjustly, and beholdeth not the majesty of Jehovah.
Often did he deliver them; but as for them they provoked him by their counsel, and they were brought low by their iniquity.
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Far be it from thee to do so, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that the righteous should be as the wicked far be it from thee! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall execute
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell in safety; and this is his name whereby he shall be called, Jehovah our Righteousness.
And the strength of the king that loveth justice. Thou hast established equity: it is thou that executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteousness » Promised to saints
to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, that beauty should be given unto them instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of the spirit of heaviness: that they might be called terebinths of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall possess the land for ever the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Righteousness » Saints » Are servants of
Know ye not that to whom ye yield yourselves bondmen for obedience, ye are bondmen to him whom ye obey, whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
who himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, in order that, being dead to sins, we may live to righteousness: by whose stripes ye have been healed.
teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things,
Righteousness » Saints » Have, imputed
And he received the sign of circumcision as seal of the righteousness of faith which he had being in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all them that believe being in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned to them also;
Righteousness » Christ » Loves
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.
Thou hast loved righteousness and hast hated lawlessness; therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with oil of gladness above thy companions.
Righteousness » Saints » Do
Children, let no man lead you astray; he that practises righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises righteousness is begotten of him.
Righteousness » Saints » Offer the sacrifice of
Then shalt thou have sacrifices of righteousness, burnt-offering, and whole burnt-offering; then shall they offer up bullocks upon thine altar.
Righteousness » Garment of
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
And the king, having gone in to see the guests, beheld there a man not clothed with a wedding garment. And he says to him, My friend, how camest thou in here not having on a wedding garment? But he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him feet and hands, and take him away, and cast him out into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. read more.
For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest of men, this parable:
For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are heard by God
Confess therefore your offences to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The fervent supplication of the righteous man has much power.
And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them?
Righteousness » The wicked » Leave off
The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, to do good.
Righteousness » The wicked » Should awake to
Awake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak to you as a matter of shame.
Righteousness » Awaking to righteousness
Awake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak to you as a matter of shame.
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
Righteousness » Counted (regarded) for the sake of obedience
And it shall be our righteousness if we take heed to do all these commandments before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.
He shall pray unto +God, and he will receive him with favour; and he shall see his face with shoutings, and he will render unto man his righteousness.
Righteousness » Symbolized
And by the river, upon its bank, on the one side and on the other, shall grow all trees for food, whose leaf shall not fade, nor their fruit fail: it shall bring forth new fruit every month, for its waters issue out of the sanctuary; and the fruit thereof shall be for food, and the leaf thereof for medicine.
In the midst of its street, and of the river, on this side and on that side, the tree of life, producing twelve fruits, in each month yielding its fruit; and the leaves of the tree for healing of the nations.
Righteousness » Has no fellowship with unrighteousness
Be not diversely yoked with unbelievers; for what participation is there between righteousness and lawlessness? or what fellowship of light with darkness?
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be armed with
in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and left,
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, meekness, self-control: against such things there is no law.
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
as to zeal, persecuting the assembly; as to righteousness which is in the law, found blameless; but what things were gain to me these I counted, on account of Christ, loss. But surely I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them to be filth, that I may gain Christ;
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Dwell in security
He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking hold of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil: he shall dwell on high, the fortresses of the rocks shall be his high retreat; bread shall be given him, his water shall be sure.
Righteousness » The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of
Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thy heart, dost thou enter in to possess their land, but for the wickedness of these nations doth Jehovah thy God dispossess them from before thee, and that he may perform the word which Jehovah swore unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.
Righteousness » Judgment should be executed in
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment; thou shalt not respect the person of the lowly, nor honour the person of the great; in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their desires granted
The fear of a wicked man, it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall flourish as a branch
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
Righteousness » Exemplified » David
Jehovah hath rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
Righteousness » Fruits of » Produced » In life
Those that are planted in the house of Jehovah shall flourish in the courts of our God: They are still vigorous in old age, they are full of sap and green;
Righteousness » Saints » Should have on the breast-plate of
Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
and your having put on the new man, which according to God is created in truthful righteousness and holiness.
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Righteousness » The scriptures instruct in
Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Righteousness » Fruits of » Perennial
And by the river, upon its bank, on the one side and on the other, shall grow all trees for food, whose leaf shall not fade, nor their fruit fail: it shall bring forth new fruit every month, for its waters issue out of the sanctuary; and the fruit thereof shall be for food, and the leaf thereof for medicine.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
But he that is sown upon the good ground this is he who hears and understands the word, who bears fruit also, and produces, one a hundred, one sixty, and one thirty.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
Righteousness » Exemplified » jacob
And my righteousness shall answer for me hereafter, when thou comest about my hire, before thy face: all that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the lambs, let that be stolen with me.
Righteousness » The wicked » Vainly wish to die as those who follow
Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let my soul die the death of the righteous, and let my end be like his!
Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of
Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
For we, by the Spirit, on the principle of faith, await the hope of righteousness.
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
who by faith overcame kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped lions' mouths,
Righteousness » Saints » Should seek
Seek Jehovah, all ye meek of the land, who have performed his ordinance; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of Jehovah's anger.
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
Righteousness » Chastisements yield the fruit of
But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Being persecuted for
Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Suffering for
But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony of being righteous, God bearing testimony to his gifts, and by it, having died, he yet speaks.
Righteousness » Fruits of » Grown » Good ground,
and others fell upon the good ground, and produced fruit, one a hundred, one sixty, and one thirty.
Righteousness » Saints » Are covered with the robe of
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with the priestly turban, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Righteousness » Christ » Put on, as breast-plate
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.
Righteousness » Christ » Was sustained by
And he saw that there was no man, and he wondered that there was no intercessor; and his arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness, it sustained him.
Righteousness » Christ » Fulfilled all
But Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers him.
Righteousness » The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
Righteousness » The work of, shall be peace
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.
Righteousness » The kingdom of God is
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are never forsaken by God
I have been young, and now am old, and I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread:
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall be ever remembered
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be preachers of
and spared not the old world, but preserved Noe, the eighth, a preacher of righteousness, having brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be clothed with
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints shout for joy.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Hungering and thirsting after
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Turning others to
And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and they that turn the many to righteousness as the stars, for ever and ever.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Doing
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Righteousness » The wicked » Should sow to themselves in
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
Righteousness » The wicked » Make mention of God, not it
Hear ye this, house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of Jehovah, and make mention of the God of Israel, not in truth, nor in righteousness.
Righteousness » The wicked » Hate those who follow
Righteousness » The wicked » Follow not after
What then shall we say? That they of the nations, who did not follow after righteousness, have attained righteousness, but the righteousness that is on the principle of faith.
Righteousness » The wicked » Are free from
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not
In this are manifest the children of God and the children of the devil. Whoever does not practise righteousness is not of God, and he who does not love his brother.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members servants to
I speak humanly on account of the weakness of your flesh. For even as ye have yielded your members in bondage to uncleanness and to lawlessness unto lawlessness, so now yield your members in bondage to righteousness unto holiness.
Righteousness » Saints » Count their own, as filthy rags
And we are all become as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have carried us away;
Righteousness » Christ » Has brought in everlasting
Seventy weeks are apportioned out upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to close the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make expiation for iniquity, and to bring in the righteousness of the ages, and to seal the vision and prophet, and to anoint the holy of holies.
Righteousness » Christ » Is the end of the law for
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Righteousness » Saints » Shall see God's face in
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Righteousness » Christ » Was girt with
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his reins, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.
Righteousness » Christ » Is the son of
And unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and leap like fatted calves.
Righteousness » Saints » Know
Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of men, and be not afraid of their revilings.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Neither yield your members instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God as alive from among the dead, and your members instruments of righteousness to God.
Righteousness » Saints » Walk before God in
And Solomon said, Thou hast shewn unto thy servant David my father great loving-kindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great loving-kindness, that thou hast given him a son who sits upon his throne, as it is this day.
Righteousness » Saints » Follow after
Hearken unto me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged.
Righteousness » Judgments designed to lead to
With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Righteousness » Shall be glad in the lord
The righteous shall rejoice in Jehovah, and trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Righteousness » An evidence of the new birth
If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises righteousness is begotten of him.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, it abides alone; but if it die, it bears much fruit.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are accepted with God
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are tried by God
Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are blessed by God
For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous man; with favour wilt thou surround him as with a shield.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are righteous
Children, let no man lead you astray; he that practises righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Reason of
And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Having imputed, without works
Even as David also declares the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness without works:
Righteousness » The wicked » Love lying rather than
Righteousness » The wicked » Are enemies of
said, O full of all deceit and all craft: son of the devil, enemy of all righteousness; wilt thou not cease perverting the right paths of the Lord?
Righteousness » Fruits of » Product of » Heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
Righteousness » Saints » Are led in the paths of
Righteousness » Saints » Receive, from God
He shall receive blessing from Jehovah, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Righteousness » Christ » Preached
I have published righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not withheld my lips, Jehovah, thou knowest.
Righteousness » Righteousness belonging to the lord
Thine, O Lord, is the righteousness, but unto us confusion of face, as at this day, to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, in all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their unfaithfulness in which they have been unfaithful against thee.
Righteousness » God looks for
For the vineyard of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah the plant of his delight: and he looked for justice, and behold, blood-shedding; for righteousness, and behold, a cry.
Righteousness » God loves
For righteous is Jehovah; he loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
And he is as a tree planted by brooks of water, which giveth its fruit in its season, and whose leaf fadeth not; and all that he doeth prospereth.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
As to every branch in me not bearing fruit, he takes it away; and as to every one bearing fruit, he purges it that it may bring forth more fruit.
Righteousness » Saints » Should serve God in
Righteousness » Saints » Put on
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall hold on their way
But the righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall increase in strength.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are exalted by God
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne doth he even set them for ever; and they are exalted.
Righteousness » Not letting your righteousness go
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart reproacheth me not one of my days.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Then shalt thou have sacrifices of righteousness, burnt-offering, and whole burnt-offering; then shall they offer up bullocks upon thine altar.
Topics on Righteousness
Christ Our Righteousness
1 Corinthians 1:30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
Civic Righteousness
Proverbs 11:11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Clothed With Righteousness
Job 29:14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
Distinctives Of Righteousness
Proverbs 11:10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Fruits Of Righteousness
Psalm 1:3And he is as a tree planted by brooks of water, which giveth its fruit in its season, and whose leaf fadeth not; and all that he doeth prospereth.
God, Righteousness Of
Psalm 119:137TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.
Imputed Righteousness
Isaiah 46:13I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not delay; and I will give salvation in Zion, and unto Israel my glory.
Paths Of Righteousness
Proverbs 4:11I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in paths of uprightness.
People In Righteousness
Job 27:6My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart reproacheth me not one of my days.
Righteousness imputed
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
Righteousness Of Christ
Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the fruit of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant instruct many in righteousness; and he shall bear their iniquities.
Righteousness, As Faith
Isaiah 64:6And we are all become as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have carried us away;
Righteousness, Of Believers
Deuteronomy 6:25And it shall be our righteousness if we take heed to do all these commandments before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.
Self Righteousness, And The Gospel
Job 9:2Of a truth I know it is so; but how can man be just with God?
Self Righteousness, Nature Of
Romans 10:3For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.