45 Bible Verses about Righteousness

He that saith he bideth in him, ought to walk even as he walked.

And the gift is not over one sin, as death came through one sin of one that sinned. For damnation came of one sin unto condemnation: But the gift came to justify from many sins. For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.

We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.

And unto him pertain ye, in Christ Jesus, which of God is made unto us wisdom, and also righteousness, and sanctifying, and redemption.

If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.

And the reward of righteousness shall be peace; and her fruit, rest and quietness forever.

Knowledge your faults one to another: and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much, if it be fervent.

Then shall the just men shine as bright as the sun in the kingdom of their father. Whosoever hath ears to hear, let him hear.

I have been young, and now am old; and yet saw I never the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread.

Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life; happy shall his children be whom he leaveth behind him.

The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.

Both were perfect before God, and walked in all the laws and ordinances of the Lord, that no man could find fault with them.

And therefore study I to have a clear conscience toward God, and toward man also.

The remnant of Israel shall do no wickedness, nor speak lies: neither shall there any deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. For they shall be fed, and take their rest, and no man shall make them afraid.

And she had been a widow about four score and four years of age, which went never out of the temple, but served God there with fasting and prayer night and day.

And he did that was right in the sight of the LORD in all points as did David his father.

that they might sow unto righteousness, and reap the fruits of well doing: that they might plow up their fresh land and seek the LORD, till he came, and learned them righteousness.

Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,

But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.

And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."

Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."

And Abram believed the LORD, and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Because therefore that we are justified by faith we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster unto the time of Christ, that we might be made righteous by faith.

And such were ye verily: but ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified by the name of the Lord Jesus: And by the spirit of our God.

Likewise, then, as by the sin of one, condemnation came on all men: even so, by the justifying of one cometh the righteousness that bringeth life, upon all men.

Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his seat.

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous, for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day. Behold, in thy presence are we in our trespass: for because of it is there no standing before thee."

O God, according to thy name, so is thy praise unto the world's end: thy right hand is full of righteousness.

Thou shalt show us wonderful things in thy righteousness, O God of our salvation, thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea -

And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.

And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.

I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.

Up, Zion, up: take thy strength unto thee. Put on thy honest raiment O Jerusalem, thou city of the holy one. For from this time forth, there shall no uncircumcised nor unclean person come in thee.

Which answered and said unto those that stood before him, 'Take away the foul clothes from him.' And unto him he said, 'Behold, I have taken away thy sin from thee, and will deck thee with change of raiment.'

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

He saw also, that there was no man which had pity thereof, or was grieved at it. And he held him by his own power, and cleaved to his own righteousness.

"Behold, the time cometh, sayeth the LORD, that I will raise up the righteous Branch of David, which shall bear rule, and discuss matters with wisdom, and shall set up equity and righteousness again in the earth.

And I saw heaven open, and behold a white horse: and he that sat upon him was faithful and true, and in righteousness did judge and make battle.

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

O cast thy burden or care upon the LORD; he shall nourish thee, and not leave the righteous in unquietness.

Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life, and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart.

The righteous shall never be overthrown; but the ungodly shall not remain in the land.

And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.

For then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations; then shall they lay bullocks upon thine altar.

They shall call the people unto the hill, and there they shall offer offerings of righteousness. For they shall suck of the abundance of the sea and of treasure hid in the sand."

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.

because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world according to righteousness, by that man, whom he hath appointed, and hath offered faith to all men, after that he had raised him from death."

And I saw heaven open, and behold a white horse: and he that sat upon him was faithful and true, and in righteousness did judge and make battle.

Then shall he judge thy people according unto right, and defend the poor.

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.

For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.

He turneth not his eyes away from the righteous; he setteth up kings in their throne, and confirmeth them, so that they alway sit therein.

The LORD will not let the soul of the righteous suffer hunger; but he putteth the ungodly from his desire.

Both were perfect before God, and walked in all the laws and ordinances of the Lord, that no man could find fault with them.

Moses describeth the righteousness which cometh of the law, how that the man which doth the things of the law shall live therein.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law will he exercise himself, day and night.

Moreover it shall be righteousness unto us before the LORD our God, if we take heed to keep all these commandments as he hath commanded us.'

for he hath made him to be sin for us, which knew no sin, that we by his means should be that righteousness which before God is allowed.

but all the weapons that are made against thee, shall not prosper. And as for all tongues that shall resist thee in judgment, thou shalt overcome them, and condemn them. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and the righteousness that they shall have of me, sayeth the LORD.

saying, "Verily in the LORD is my righteousness and strength. To him shall men come: but all they that think scorn of him, shall be confounded."

Then shall equity dwell in the desert, and righteousness in a fruitful land.

The heavens above shall drop down, and the clouds shall rain righteousness. The earth shall open itself, and bring forth health, and thereby shall righteousness flourish. Even I the LORD shall bring it to pass.

For like as the ground bringeth forth fruit, and as the garden shooteth forth seed; So shall the LORD God cause righteousness and the fear of God to flourish forth before all the Heathen. For Zion's sake therefore will I not hold my tongue, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not cease: until their righteousness break forth as a shining light, and their salvation as a burning lamp.

He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

as it is written, "He that dispersed abroad and hath given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever."

Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever.

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.

The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth them, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

The LORD is far from the ungodly; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,

For by grace are ye made safe through faith, and that, not of yourselves: For it is the gift of God, and cometh not of works, lest any man should boast himself.

which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,

that upon you may come all the righteous blood that was shed upon the earth: from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zachariah the son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar:

and not be as Cain, which was of the devil and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? For his own deeds were evil, and his brother's righteous.

The ungodly watcheth the righteous, and seeketh occasion to slay him.

I am the vine, and ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. For without me can ye do nothing.

No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.

But now are ye delivered from sin, and made the servants of God, and have your fruit that ye should be sanctified; and the end: everlasting life.

He that findeth the sower seed, shall minister bread for food, and shall multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness - that on all parts

filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.

But unto the son he saith, "God, thy seat shall be forever, and ever. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Thy seat, O God, endureth forever: the scepter of thy kingdom is a right scepter.

Behold, a king shall govern after the rule of righteousness, and the princes shall rule according to the balance of equity.

For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law: but through the righteousness which cometh of faith.

And Abram believed the LORD, and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Came this blessedness then upon the circumcised or upon the uncircumcised? We say verily how that faith was reckoned to Abraham, for righteousness.

And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour to God,

What is man, that he should be clean? What hath he, which is born of a woman, whereby he might be known to be righteous?

as it is written, "There is none righteous, no not one:

But they are all gone out of the way, they are all together become abominable: there is none that doeth good, no not one.

But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,

that all they might be damned which believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ. Likewise, then, as by the sin of one, condemnation came on all men: even so, by the justifying of one cometh the righteousness that bringeth life, upon all men. For as by one man's disobedience many became sinners: so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

By the which will we are sanctified, by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest is ready daily ministering, and often times offereth one manner of offering, which can never take away sins: but this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, sat him down for ever on the righthand of God, read more.
and from henceforth tarrieth till his foes be made his footstool. For with one offering hath he made perfect forever them that are sanctified.

filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.

For the fruit of the spirit is, in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Therefore I say unto you, be not careful for your life what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what raiment ye shall put on. Is not the life more worth than meat? and the body more of value than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither reap, nor yet carry into the barns, and yet your heavenly father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you, though he took thought therefore, could put one cubit unto his stature? read more.
And why care ye then for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They labor not, neither spin: And yet for all that, I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his royalty, was not arrayed like unto one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, shall he not much more do the same unto you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?' Or. 'What shall we drink?' Or, 'Wherewith shall we be clothed?' After all these things seek the gentiles: For your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But rather, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof; and all these things shall be ministered unto you.

The righteous eateth, and is satisfied; but the belly of the ungodly hath never enough.

But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.

Lusts of youth avoid, and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them that call on the Lord with pure heart.

I despise not the grace of God: For if righteousness come of the law, then is Christ died in vain.

Is the law, then, against the promise of God? God forbid. Howbeit, if there had been a law given which could have given life: then no doubt righteousness should have come by the law.

Like as righteousness bringeth life; even so to cleave unto evil, bringeth death.

In the way of righteousness there is life; as for any other way, it is the path unto death.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.

The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation.

Let the lying lips be put to silence, which cruelly, disdainfully, and despitefully speak against the righteous.

They that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads and saying, "Thou that destroyest the temple of God, and buildest it in three days: save thyself. If thou be the son of God, come down from the cross." Likewise also the high priests, mocking him with the scribes and elders, said, read more.
"He saved others, himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel: let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. He trusted in God: let God deliver him now if he will have him, for he said, 'I am the son of God.'" That same, also the thieves which were crucified with him cast in his teeth.

It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.

Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.

The righteousness of the innocent ordereth his way; but the ungodly shall fall in his own wickedness.

Righteousness keepeth the innocent in the way; but ungodliness shall overthrow the sinner.

Hear me, O ye that are of a high stomach, but far from righteousness:

They draw nigh that of malice persecute me, and are far from thy law.

because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

But Israel, which followed the law of righteousness, could not attain unto the law of righteousness. And wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith: but as it were, by the works of the law. For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.

The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.

Bid the righteous do well, for they shall enjoy the fruits of their studies.

Great are the troubles of the righteous, but the LORD delivereth him out of all.

The righteous shall be delivered out of trouble; and the ungodly shall come in his stead.

All my delight is upon the saints that are in the earth, and upon such as excel in virtue.

The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.

The secret of the LORD is among them that fear him, and he showeth them his covenant.

for the LORD abhorreth the froward, but his secret is among the righteous.

the LORD giveth sight to the blind. The LORD helpeth them up that are fallen; the LORD loveth the righteous.

The way of the ungodly is an abomination unto the LORD; but whoso followeth righteousness, him he loveth.

In the house of the righteous are great riches; but the increase of the ungodly are nigh destruction.

Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever.

But the ungodly, though he have received grace, yet learneth he not righteousness: but in that place where he is punished, he offendeth, and feareth not the glory of the LORD.

Many a time did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their own inventions, and were brought down in their wickedness.

That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"

Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment, neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

In his time shall Judah be saved and Israel shall dwell without fear. And this is the name that they shall call him: even, 'The LORD our righteous maker.'

The king's power loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared equity; thou hast executed judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

That I might give unto them that mourn in Zion, beauty in the stead of ashes, joyful ointment for sighing, pleasant raiment for a heavy mind; That they might be called excellent in righteousness, a planting of the LORD for him to rejoice in.

Thy people shall be all godly and possess the land forever: the flower of my planting, the work of my hands whereof I will rejoice.

Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Ye are then made free from sin, and are become the servants of righteousness.

which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.

and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,

And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;

And therefore was it reckoned to him for righteousness.

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity: Wherefore God, which is thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows."

Little children, let no man beguile you; He that worketh righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.

For then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations; then shall they lay bullocks upon thine altar.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.

Then the King came in, to visit the guests, and spied there a man which had not on a wedding garment, and said unto him, 'Friend, how fortuned it that thou camest in hither, and hast not on a wedding garment?' And he was even speechless. Then said the King to his ministers, 'Take and bind him hand and foot, and cast him into utter darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' read more.
For many are called and few be chosen.

And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.

For they are ignorant of the righteousness which is allowed before God, and go about to establish their own righteousness: and therefore, are not obedient unto the righteousness which is of value before God.

Knowledge your faults one to another: and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much, if it be fervent.

And shall not God avenge his elect, which cry night and day unto him? Yea though he defer them:

The words of his mouth are unrighteous and full of deceit; he hath left off to behave himself wisely, and to do good.

Ye turn the law to wormwood, and cast down righteousness into the ground.

Awake truly out of sleep, and sin not. For some have not the knowledge of God. I speak this unto your rebuke.

Awake truly out of sleep, and sin not. For some have not the knowledge of God. I speak this unto your rebuke.

And unto him pertain ye, in Christ Jesus, which of God is made unto us wisdom, and also righteousness, and sanctifying, and redemption.

Moreover it shall be righteousness unto us before the LORD our God, if we take heed to keep all these commandments as he hath commanded us.'

For if he submit himself unto God, he is gracious, and showeth him his countenance joyfully, and rewardeth man for his righteousness.

By this river upon both the sides of the shore, there shall grow all manner of fruitful trees, whose leaves shall not fall off, neither shall their fruit perish: but ever be ripe at their months, for their water runneth out of the Sanctuary. His fruit is good to eat, and his leaf profitable for medicine.

In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river was there wood of life; which bare twelve manner of fruits, and gave fruit every month: and the leaves of the wood served to heal the people withal.

Set yourselves therefore at large, and bear not a stranger's yoke with the unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? What company hath light with darkness?

in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,

But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance. Against such there is no law.

and as concerning ferventness I persecuted the congregation, and as touching the righteousness which is in the law, I was unrebukable. But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

He that leadeth a godly life - say I - and speaketh the truth; He that abhorreth to do violence and deceit; he that keepeth his hand that he touch no reward; which stoppeth his ears, that he hear no counsel against the innocent; which holdeth down his eyes, that he see none evil. He it is, that shall dwell on high; whose safeguard shall be in the true rock, to him shall be given the right true meat and drink.

It is not for thy righteousness' sake and right heart that thou goest to possess their land: But partly for the wickedness of these nations, the LORD thy God doth cast them out before thee, and partly to perform that which the LORD thy God sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment. Thou shalt not favour the poor nor honour the mighty, but shalt judge thy neighbour righteously.

Whoso followeth righteousness and mercy, findeth both life, righteousness and honour.

The thing that the ungodly are afraid of, shall come upon them; but the righteous shall have their desire.

He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness, and according to the pureness of my hands he dealt with me.

Such as be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. They shall also bring forth more fruit in their age, and shall be fat and well liking,

Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,

and put on that new man, which after the image of God is shapen in righteousness, and true holiness.

Age is a crown of worship, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,

Righteousness setteth up the people; but wickedness bringeth folk to destruction.

By this river upon both the sides of the shore, there shall grow all manner of fruitful trees, whose leaves shall not fall off, neither shall their fruit perish: but ever be ripe at their months, for their water runneth out of the Sanctuary. His fruit is good to eat, and his leaf profitable for medicine.

He which is sown in the good ground, is he, that heareth the word and understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and some thirtyfold."

The ungodly fleeth, no man chasing him; but the righteous standeth stiff as a lion.

So shall my righteousness answer for me: when the time cometh that I shall receive my reward of thee: So that whatsoever is not speckled and party among the goats and black among the lambs, let that be theft with me."

Who can tell the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? I pray God that my soul may die the death of the righteous, and that my last end may be like his!"

From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.

We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.

which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Yea, or the day of the LORD's sore displeasure come upon you. Seek the LORD, all ye meek hearted upon earth, ye that work after his judgment: seek righteousness, seek lowliness, that ye may be defended in the wrathful day of the LORD.

For the fruit of the spirit is, in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.

Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:

By faith, Abel offered unto God a more plenteous sacrifice than Cain: by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by which also he being dead, yet speaketh.

Part fell in good ground, and brought forth good fruit: some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.

He put righteousness upon him for a breastplate, and set the helmet of health upon his head. He put on wrath instead of clothing, and took jealousy about him for a cloak:

He saw also, that there was no man which had pity thereof, or was grieved at it. And he held him by his own power, and cleaved to his own righteousness.

Jesus answered and said to him, "Let it be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he suffered him.

And the reward of righteousness shall be peace; and her fruit, rest and quietness forever.

And the reward of righteousness shall be peace; and her fruit, rest and quietness forever.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy, in the holy ghost.

I have been young, and now am old; and yet saw I never the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread.

For he shall never be moved, and the righteous shall be had in an everlasting remembrance.

neither spared the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth preacher of righteousness, and brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints rejoice.

Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.

The wise, such as have taught others, shall glister as the shining of heaven: and those that have instructed the multitude unto Godliness, shall be as the stars, world without end.

Blessed are they that always keep judgment, and do righteousness.

Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."

that they might sow unto righteousness, and reap the fruits of well doing: that they might plow up their fresh land and seek the LORD, till he came, and learned them righteousness.

Hear this, O thou house of Jacob; ye that are called by the name of Israel, and are come out of one stock with Judah; which swear by the name of the LORD, and bear witness by the God of Israel - but not with truth and right.

But misfortune shall slay the ungodly; and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

For when ye were servants of sin, ye were not under righteousness.

And hereby are the sons of God known, and also the sons of the devil. All that work not righteousness, are not of God, nor he that loveth not his brother.

I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.

We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, stained with the flux of a woman: we fall every and each one as the leaf, for our sins carry us away like the wind.