In those days, and at that time, will I cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up to David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely; and this is [the name] by which she shall be called: the LORD our righteousness.
All who found them have devoured them; and their adversaries said, We are not guilty, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of righteousness, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers.
the LORD has brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.
Please return. Let there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous.
Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?
If you were pure and upright, surely now he would awaken for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous.
Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.
Though I am righteous, my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless, it shall prove me perverse.
If I am wicked, woe to me. If I am righteous, I still shall not lift up my head, being filled with disgrace, and conscious of my affliction.
If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don't let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
Will you speak unrighteously for God, and talk deceitfully for him?
See now, I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.
What is man, that he should be clean? What is he who is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous. This is the place of him who doesn't know God."
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that you are righteous? Or does it benefit him, that you make your ways perfect?
The righteous see it, and are glad. The innocent ridicule them,
If you return to the Almighty, you shall be built up, if you put away unrighteousness far from your tents.
The womb shall forget him. The worm shall feed sweetly on him. He shall be no more remembered. Unrighteousness shall be broken as a tree.
surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, neither shall my tongue utter deceit.
I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
"Let my enemy be as the wicked. Let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous.
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
I broke the jaws of the unrighteous, and plucked the prey out of his teeth.
Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness.
For Job has said, 'I am righteous, God has taken away my right:
Shall even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?--
"Do you think this to be your right, or do you say, 'My righteousness is more than God's,'
If you are righteous, what do you give him? Or what does he receive from your hand?
Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are, and your righteousness may profit a son of man.
I will get my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
He doesn't withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted.
Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, 'You have committed unrighteousness?'
We can't reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.
If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of him.
Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn't do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who doesn't love his brother.
unlike Cain, who was of the evil one, and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death.
I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don't seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.
He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
Don't judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment."
When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment;
about righteousness, because I am going to my Father, and you won't see me any more;
Righteous Father, the world hasn't known you, but I knew you; and these knew that you sent me.
Far from the noise of archers, in the places of drawing water, there they will rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, [Even] the righteous acts of his rule in Israel. "Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates.
"Now therefore, if you have dealt truly and righteously, in that you have made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done to him according to the deserving of his hands
if you then have dealt truly and righteously with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:
the LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: Please hear all you peoples, and see my sorrow: My virgins and my young men are gone into captivity.
"'You shall do no injustice in judgment: you shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.
"'You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.
They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
and you will be blessed, because they don't have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous."
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.
If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
They watched him, and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous man."
Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man
The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to the LORD offerings in righteousness.
Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.
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.
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.
Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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.
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.
For most certainly I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them; and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them.
Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
So will it be in the end of the world. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous,
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn't even repent afterward, that you might believe him.
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness.
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and decorate the tombs of the righteous,
that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah, whom you killed between the sanctuary and the altar.
"Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink?
These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."
So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it."
My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the LORD."
I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light. I will see his righteousness.
and found his heart faithful before you, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite, and the Girgashite, to give it to his seed, and have performed your words; for you are righteous.
Who can count the dust of Jacob, or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous! Let my last end be like his!"
being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
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;
to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
the LORD's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice;
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
the LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
the LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting place:
for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."
Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Lead me, the LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.
For you will bless the righteous. the LORD, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.
the LORD administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, the LORD, according to my righteousness, and to my integrity that is in me.
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.
God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day.
I will give thanks to the LORD according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.
For you have maintained my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously.
He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
the LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.
There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Hear, the LORD, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form. For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,
the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness. According to the cleanness of my hands has he recompensed me.
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