Bible Verses about Righteousness

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• Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
  will find life, righteousness, and honor.
  Proverbs 21:21lovelife
• He will judge everyone according to what they have done.
  Romans 2:6reward
• But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  1 Timothy 6:11faithlove
• For the Lord loves justice,
  and he will never abandon the godly.
  He will keep them safe forever,
  but the children of the wicked will die.
  Psalm 37:28eternal lifereliabilityfaithfulness
• Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.
  Galatians 6:7Godharvest
• People may be right in their own eyes,
  but the Lord examines their heart.
  Proverbs 21:2judgmentunderstandingthoughts
• Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
  Matthew 6:33foodkingdom
• Such people will not be overcome by evil.
  Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
  Psalm 112:6protection
• The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right;
  his ears are open to their cries for help.
  Psalm 34:15listening
• The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
  than when we offer him sacrifices.
  Proverbs 21:3honestysacrifice
• But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
  1 Peter 3:14sufferingfear
• So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
  Galatians 6:9rewardpatienceharvest
• See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
  1 Thessalonians 5:15blamelessevil
• For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
  2 Corinthians 5:21sinmediator
• And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
  Philippians 4:8truththoughtspraise
• And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
  James 3:18peaceharvestfruitfulness
• Commit everything you do to the Lord.
  Trust him, and he will help you.
  He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
  and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
  Psalm 37:5-6trustlifelight
• For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.
  Titus 2:11-12gracesalvationworld
• Oh, the joys of those who do not
  follow the advice of the wicked,
  or stand around with sinners,
  or join in with mockers.
  Psalm 1:1sinblessing
• Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
  but right living can save your life.
  Proverbs 10:2honestymoney
• God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
  for they will be satisfied.
  Matthew 5:6blessingreceivingfood
• Evil people get rich for the moment,
  but the reward of the godly will last.
  Proverbs 11:18sinreward
• And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
  Luke 6:33reward
• Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
  and only later counting the cost.
  Proverbs 20:25holiness
• I have tried hard to find you—
  don’t let me wander from your commands.
  Psalm 119:10lawheart