'Righteousness' in the Bible

To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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