1 Peter 3:12
King James Version
12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous,
and his ears are open unto their prayers:
but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
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Psalm 33:12
King James Version
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord;
and the people whom he hath chosen
for his own inheritance.
Proverbs 14:34
King James Version
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:
but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 29:2
King James Version
2 When the righteous are in authority,
the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule,
the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:7
King James Version
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Isaiah 32:17
King James Version
17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace;
and the effect of righteousness quietness
and assurance for ever.
Isaiah 33:15
King James Version
15 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;
Romans 8:1
King James Version
8 There is therefore now no condemnation
to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh,
but after the Spirit.
Romans 10:4
King James Version
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness
to every one that believeth.
Romans 13:1
King James Version
13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.
For there is no power but of God:
the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans 14:17-19
King James Version
17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink;
but righteousness,
and peace,
and joy in the Holy Ghost.
18 For he that in these things serveth Christ
is acceptable to God,
and approved of men.
19 Let us therefore follow after the things
which make for peace,
and things wherewith one may edify another.
2 Corinthians 6:14
King James Version
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
for what fellowship hath righteousness
with unrighteousness?
and what communion hath light
with darkness?
Philippians 1:9-11
King James Version
9 And this I pray,
that your love may abound yet more and more
in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent;
that ye may be sincere and without offence
till the day of Christ.
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness,
which are by Jesus Christ,
unto the glory and praise of God.
1 Timothy 6:11
King James Version
11 But thou, O man of God,
flee these things;
and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love,
patience, meekness.
James 3:18
King James Version
18 And the fruit of righteousness
is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Philippians 4:8
King James Version
8 Finally,
brethren,
whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.
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