Quotes about Righteousness
But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
— Psalm 125:5
May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
— Psalm 132:9
O God, that You would slay the wicked—away from me, you bloodthirsty men—
— Psalm 139:19
May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
— Psalm 140:11
Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.
— Psalm 141:4
Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
— Psalm 141:5
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.
— Psalm 141:10
Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.
— Psalm 142:7
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
— Psalm 143:1
Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
— Psalm 143:2
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
— Psalm 143:11
They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
— Psalm 145:7