Popular Bible Verses about Righteous - Page 14

Found 378 Verses (from 131)

Proverbs 10:30

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The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land. NIV

The [consistently] righteous shall never be removed, but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth [eventually]. [Ps. 37:22; 125:1.] AMP

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. KJV

Proverbs 11:9

Bible Rank: 10,099

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. NIV

With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge and superior discernment shall the righteous be delivered. AMP

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. KJV

Proverbs 10:28

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The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. NIV

The hope of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) is gladness, but the expectation of the wicked (those who are out of harmony with God) comes to nothing. AMP

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. KJV

Proverbs 17:26

Bible Rank: 10,162

If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. NIV

Also, to punish or fine the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness. AMP

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. KJV

Psalms 11:5

Bible Rank: 10,164

The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. NIV

The Lord tests and proves the [unyieldingly] righteous, but His soul abhors the wicked and him who loves violence. [James 1:12.] AMP

The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. KJV

Proverbs 10:3

Bible Rank: 10,455

The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. NIV

The Lord will not allow the [uncompromisingly] righteous to famish, but He thwarts the desire of the wicked. [Ps. 34:9, 10; 37:25.] AMP

The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. KJV

Proverbs 14:32

Bible Rank: 10,522

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. NIV

The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing and calamity, but the [consistently] righteous has hope and confidence even in death. AMP

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. KJV

Job 11:4

Bible Rank: 10,525

You say to God, 'My beliefs are flawless and I am pure in your sight.' NIV

For you have said, My doctrine [that God afflicts the righteous knowingly] is pure, and I am clean in [God's] eyes. [Job 10:7.] AMP

For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. KJV

Jeremiah 5:1

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"Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city." NIV

RUN TO and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now and take notice! Seek in her broad squares to see if you can find a man [as Abraham sought in Sodom], one who does justice, who seeks truth, sincerity, and faithfulness; and I will pardon [Jerusalem--for one uncompromisingly righteous person]. [Gen. 18:22-32.] AMP

Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. KJV

Psalms 5:12

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Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. NIV

For You, Lord, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor). AMP

For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. KJV