Bible Verses About Righteousness

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Direct Romans 3:26 text

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

just shall live by faith

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Direct Romans 4:5 justification by faith text

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Direct Romans 4:3 Abraham counted righteous text

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Direct Galatians 3:6 Abraham example

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Direct Genesis 15:6 wording

And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

Law/obedience righteousness contrast used in the topic

And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

Supporting Romans 4:22 wording

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

grace through redemption and justification

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

same justification by faith theme

But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

Direct Romans 4:6 imputed righteousness apart from works

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

righteousness apart from law

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

Heavens declare God's righteousness

But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

just shall live by faith

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

justified by faith apart from works

For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

Law-righteousness passage used as background for obedience theme

When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

do right in the sight of the Lord

And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.

accounted righteous forevermore

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

The Lord loves righteousness

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

God loves righteousness and justice

Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

justify circumcised and uncircumcised by faith

God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.

Righteous judge passage

Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.

walk faithfully and live

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

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If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

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The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.

God is righteous in the midst of his people

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Bible background about keeping judgment and righteousness

But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

Justice returns to the righteous

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Direct biblical statement matching the moral teaching

In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Obeying commands tied to life and blessing

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Commandment-keeping and life passage

Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

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And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

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For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

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He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

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But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

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I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

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And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.

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He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

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And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD.

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And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

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Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent.

He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

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Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

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I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

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A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

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Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

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Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

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The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

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The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

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In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.

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Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

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He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

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For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

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Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

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Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee;

the glory of the LORD shall be thy reward. Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day: And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones:

and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

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For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.

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But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbour's wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman, And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;

He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man, Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.

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If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.

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And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

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Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

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And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.

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But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

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For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

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For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

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And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

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And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely;

and be content with your wages.

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But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

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But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

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He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

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Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

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By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

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He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:

and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

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Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

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And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

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But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

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For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.

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And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

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I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

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And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

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But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

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Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

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He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.

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But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

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Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

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And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

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Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

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Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

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But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

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The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

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What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?

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They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

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As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

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I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

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Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

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Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

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But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

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Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

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Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

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Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

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Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

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No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

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For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

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I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

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He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

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And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

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Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

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That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

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Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

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For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

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Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

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If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

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Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.

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Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.

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