10 occurrences

'Uprightness' in the Bible

How the faithful city has become a prostitute [idolatrous, despicable],She who was full of justice!Right standing with God once lodged in her,But now murderers.

Verse ConceptsBabylonSpiritual HarlotryInjustice, Examples OfProstitutionHarlotswhores

Zion will be redeemed with justiceAnd her repentant ones with righteousness.

Verse ConceptsA Righteous Peopleredeemed

For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house (nation) of IsraelAnd the men of Judah are His delightful planting [which He loves].So He looked for justice, but in fact, [He saw] bloodshed and lawlessness;[He looked] for righteousness, but in fact, [He heard] a cry of distress and oppression.

Verse ConceptsGarden, NaturalGod, Will OfHorticultureNeglectOppression, Examples OfMetaphorical VineyardsKilling The InnocentOutcryGardens

In the night my soul longs for You [O Lord],Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently;For [only] when Your judgments are experienced on the earthWill the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Desiresdiscipleship, nature ofLonging For GodEarth, Judgment OfNightPrayer, As A Relationship With GodThirstAfflictions, Benefits Of

Though the wicked is shown compassion and favor,He does not learn righteousness;In the land of uprightness he deals unjustly,And refuses to see the majesty of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsGod, Majesty OfGrace, In OtCharacter Of WickedNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsContinuing In Sin

“Listen to Me, you stiff-necked people,You who are far from righteousness (right standing with God).

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To God!

He enters into peace [through death];They rest in their beds (graves),Each one who walked uprightly [following God’s will, living with integrity].

Verse ConceptsPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, EternalThe Righteous PerishingDeath Of The RighteousSleeping Peacefully

Justice is pushed back,And righteous behavior stands far away;For truth has fallen in the city square,And integrity cannot enter.

Verse ConceptsInjustice, Nature And Source OfPlumb LineRoadsStumblingEvil TimesFar From OneUnfaithfulMorality

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],The oil of joy instead of mourning,The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Verse ConceptsAnointing With OilAttitudes Of PraiseAshesGod, The ProviderPraise, Manner And Methods OfSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfHoly Spirit, Types OfBeauty Of GodRestored JoyOlive OilComfort In AfflictionClothed With Good ThingsOaksMetaphorical PlantingA Righteous PeopleAshes Of HumiliationInternal AdornmentShowing Forth His PraiseYou Will Rejoice In SalvationHeavinessGarmentsSpiritual crownsGrieving With HopeBeauty Of NatureRosesDespairThe Beauty Of NatureBeing Beautifulanniversary

You meet him who rejoices in doing that which is morally right,Who remembers You in Your ways.Indeed, You were angry, for we sinned;We have long continued in our sins [prolonging Your anger].And shall we be saved [under such circumstances]?

Verse ConceptsAfter A Long TimeThose Not Saved

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