32 occurrences

'Righteousness' in the Bible

to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and uprightness--every good course--

Verse ConceptsDiscernmentfairnessacting

All sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness; none of them are twisted and crooked.

Verse ConceptsTwisted Ways

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

Verse ConceptsPrincesAuthority

In the way of righteousness I walk, in the midst of paths of justice,

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 blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

The righteousness of the upright will save them, but by a scheme the treacherous will be taken captive.

Verse ConceptsdesiresTrapDistinctives Of RighteousnessSalvation By Other ThingsGreed

He who is steadfast in righteousness [is] to life as he who pursues evil [is] to death.

Verse ConceptsLast ThingsSin, God's Judgment OnPursuingresilience

An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked, but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

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

Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.

Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic RighteousnessAuthorityRemoving People From Your Lifewickedness

Open your mouth, judge righteousness, and defend [the] poor and needy.

Verse ConceptsSocial JusticeBeggarsPoverty, Remedies ForMan Defending

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