Righteous

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

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

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.

Wake up righteously, and don’t sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.

For as through the one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one, many will be made righteous.

But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.

For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield.

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

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: — read the full passage →

But if a man is just, and does that which is lawful and right, — read the full passage →

I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. — read the full passage →

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which Yahweh your God commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it; — read the full passage →

Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

I don’t make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”

Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism; — read the full passage →

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.

For Yahweh loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

An oracle. Yahweh’s word is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus; for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Yahweh; — read the full passage →

Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked. — read the full passage →

Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation. — read the full passage →

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — read the full passage →

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — read the full passage →

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. — read the full passage →

Give ear, you heavens, and I will speak. Let the earth hear the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

“The virgin of Israel has fallen; She shall rise no more. She is cast down on her land; there is no one to raise her up.”

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

Hear my prayer, Yahweh. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, — read the full passage →

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.

We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him.

Yahweh answered me, “Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

Yahweh opens the eyes of the blind. Yahweh raises up those who are bowed down. Yahweh loves the righteous.

that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God. — read the full passage →

While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.

As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one.

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil— — read the full passage →

Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan,

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together.

My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad.

But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

For we have all become as one who is unclean, and all our righteousness is as a polluted garment: and we all fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Yahweh, until he comes and rains righteousness on you.

These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →