'Uprightness' in the Bible
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress;Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer.
And He will judge the world in righteousness;He will execute judgment for the nations with fairness (equity).
Therefore the Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness (moral character, spiritual integrity),According to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
He refreshes and restores my soul (life);He leads me in the paths of righteousnessfor His name’s sake.
Let integrity and uprightness protect me,For I wait [expectantly] for You.
Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me;Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
He will make your righteousness [your pursuit of right standing with God] like the light,And your judgment like [the shining of] the noonday [sun].
I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly;Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness],As You know, O Lord.
And in Your majesty ride on triumphantlyFor the cause of truth and humility and righteousness;Let Your right hand guide You to awesome things.
You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness;Therefore God, your God, has anointed YouAbove Your companions with the oil of jubilation.
The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;You have established fairness;You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
They are upheld forever and ever;They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness.
He has given freely to the poor;His righteousness endures forever;His horn will be exalted in honor.
I will give thanks to You with an upright heart,When I learn [through discipline] Your righteous judgments [for my transgressions].
Teach me to do Your will [so that I may please You],For You are my God;Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.