Quotes About Righteousness

A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrenís children, but the sinnerís wealth is passed to the righteous.

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

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

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.