Quotes About Righteousness

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a kingís delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

All a manís ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!

A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.