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Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
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“Do you think it is right for you to claim, ‘I am righteous before God’?
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For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me? What’s the use of living a righteous life?’
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I will present profound arguments for the righteousness of my Creator.
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We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us.
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The Lord judges the nations. Declare me righteous, O Lord, for I am innocent, O Most High!
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End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.
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The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”
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The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence.
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For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face.
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Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.
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His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done.
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The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
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For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
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Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
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Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.
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The righteous will see it and be amazed. They will laugh and say,
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Erase their names from the Book of Life; don’t let them be counted among the righteous.
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I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.
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Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you, O God?
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I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long, for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated.
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Psalm 72
A psalm of Solomon.
Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.
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Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!
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Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven.
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Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.