40 occurrences in 13 translations

'Righteousness' in the Bible

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

Verse ConceptsDiscernmentfairnessacting

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

Verse ConceptsTwisted Ways

By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness.

Verse ConceptsPrincesAuthority

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysWisdom And GuidancePaths

Choice silver is a tongue of righteousness, a heart of wickedness is {of little worth}.

Verse ConceptsThings Like SilverThe TongueWorthValue

The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.

Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodBusiness EthicsVirtueCrookednessIntegrityPerversion

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

Verse ConceptsdesiresTrapDistinctives Of RighteousnessSalvation By Other ThingsGreed

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

Verse ConceptsLast ThingsSin, God's Judgment OnPursuingresilience

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Verse ConceptsPursuingRighteousness, Of BelieversPathways Of SinAbominations, To GodEvil Ways

The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love.

Verse ConceptsFlatteryLipsPleasureTrustworthinessGood KingsAccessTelling The Truth

To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.

Verse ConceptsFloggingHonestyAdvice On Beating PeopleFine As Penalty

Loyalty and truth preserve the king,And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Verse ConceptsSocial JusticeBeggarsPoverty, Remedies ForMan Defending

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