51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
Show me a token for good; that they who hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.
And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach to thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
O my soul, thou hast said to the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them who fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness, if thou shalt continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
For thou hast met him with the blessings of goodness: thou hast set a crown of pure gold on his head.
And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise, and an honor before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do to them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure to it.
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
And I myself also am persuaded concerning you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
Hear me, O LORD; for thy loving-kindness is good: turn to me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth;)
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
And it shall be, if thou wilt go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do to us, the same will we do to thee.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
But without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.
According as his divine power hath given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall encompass me; for thou wilt deal bountifully with me.
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth to the clouds.
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
And I myself also am persuaded concerning you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Goodness » Good people
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
A good man, out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth forth good things: and an evil man, out of the evil treasure, bringeth forth evil things.
For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit: for from thorns men do not gather figs, nor from a bramble bush do they gather grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is evil: for from the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn.
For as the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, read more.
And shall come forth; they that have done good to the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, to the resurrection of damnation.
Goodness » Doing good
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.
See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thy enemy: But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. read more.
Therefore if thy enemy hungereth, feed him; if he thirsteth, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Topics on Goodness
God, Goodness Of
Mark 10:18And Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good, but one, that is God.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
