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What the Bible Says About Righteousness of God, the

Overview

The Bible addresses righteousness of god, the across 73 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Micah and Romans. Closely related themes include Praise, Punishment of the Wicked, the, Integrity and Meditation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Moses, Aaron and Miriam.

Key Bible verses about righteousness of god, the

Old Testament

Psalms

Psalms 5:8

Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. mine: Heb. those which observe me

Psalms 7:9

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

Psalms 7:17

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psalms 11:7

For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Psalms 19:9

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. true: Heb. truth

Psalms 22:31

They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

Psalms 31:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

Psalms 35:24

Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

Psalms 35:28

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Psalms 36:6

Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. the: Heb. the mountains of God

Psalms 36:10

O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. continue: Heb. draw out at length

Psalms 40:10

I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

Psalms 48:10

According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.

Psalms 50:6

And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

Psalms 51:14

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. bloodguiltiness: Heb. bloods

Psalms 69:27

Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness. iniquity unto: or, punishment of iniquity, etc

Psalms 71:2

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Psalms 71:15

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

Psalms 71:16

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Psalms 71:19

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

Psalms 71:24

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.

Psalms 73:12

Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

Psalms 73:13

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

Psalms 73:14

For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. chastened: Heb. my chastisement was

Psalms 73:15

If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.

Psalms 73:16

When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; too: Heb. labour in mine eyes

Psalms 73:17

Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.

Psalms 85:10

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalms 96:13

Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Psalms 97:2

Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, establishment

Psalms 97:6

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Psalms 98:2

The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. openly: or, revealed

Psalms 98:9

Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Psalms 103:17

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

Psalms 111:3

His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

Psalms 119:7

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. thy: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness

Psalms 119:40

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

Psalms 119:62

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalms 119:123

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

Psalms 119:137

TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

Psalms 119:138

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. righteous: Heb. righteousness faithful: Heb. faithfulness

Psalms 119:142

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

Psalms 119:144

The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

Psalms 119:172

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Psalms 143:1

A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.

Psalms 143:11

Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.

Psalms 145:7

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.

Psalms 145:17

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful

New Testament

People in the Bible and righteousness of god, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying righteousness of god, the for yourself

  • Begin with Deuteronomy 4:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, Micah and Romans each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of David, Moses and Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Praise, Punishment of the Wicked, the, Integrity and Meditation.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about righteousness of god, the?

The Bible addresses righteousness of god, the across 73 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Micah and Romans. Closely related themes include Praise, Punishment of the Wicked, the, Integrity and Meditation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Moses, Aaron and Miriam.

How many Bible verses are about righteousness of god, the?

The Bible references righteousness of god, the in 73 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention righteousness of god, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 4:8: “And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?”

Which people in the Bible are associated with righteousness of god, the?

David, Moses, Aaron, Miriam and Balaam.

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