100 Bible Verses about the Righteousness of God (KJV)

Here are 100 Bible verses about the righteousness of God, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.

2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV

²¹For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

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1 Peter 3:14 KJV

¹⁴But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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Romans 1:17 KJV

¹⁷For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

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Matthew 6:33 KJV

³³But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Philippians 3:9 KJV

⁹And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

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Romans 3:23 KJV

²³For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

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Romans 6:23 KJV

²³For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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1 John 2:29 KJV

²⁹If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

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Matthew 5:6 KJV

⁶Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

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Psalm 11:7 KJV

⁷For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

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Proverbs 21:3 KJV

³To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

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1 Peter 2:24 KJV

²⁴Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

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Micah 6:8 KJV

⁸He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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Matthew 5:20 KJV

²⁰For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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Romans 10:4 KJV

⁴For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

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James 3:18 KJV

¹⁸And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

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1 Corinthians 1:30 KJV

³⁰But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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Psalm 34:15 KJV

¹⁵The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

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1 Timothy 6:11 KJV

¹¹But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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1 Peter 3:12 KJV

¹²For 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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Galatians 2:16 KJV

¹⁶Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

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James 5:16 KJV

¹⁶Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

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2 Timothy 2:22 KJV

²²Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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Psalm 145:17 KJV

¹⁷The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

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Romans 5:1 KJV

¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Jeremiah 23:6 KJV

⁶In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord Our Righteousness.

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Philippians 4:8 KJV

⁸Finally, 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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Isaiah 61:10 KJV

¹⁰I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

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Romans 3:20 KJV

²⁰Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

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1 John 3:7 KJV

⁷Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

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2 Timothy 3:16 KJV

¹⁶All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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Isaiah 53:11 KJV

¹¹He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

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1 John 1:9 KJV

⁹If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Romans 3:21 KJV

²¹But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

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Romans 4:5 KJV

⁵But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

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James 1:4 KJV

⁴But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

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1 John 5:18 KJV

¹⁸We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

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1 Peter 5:10 KJV

¹⁰But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

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Philippians 1:11 KJV

¹¹Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

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Daniel 9:24 KJV

²⁴Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

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Galatians 3:6 KJV

⁶Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

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Romans 5:1-5 KJV

¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: ²By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. ³And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; ⁴And patience, experience; and experience, hope: …

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Galatians 6:7 KJV

⁷Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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Genesis 15:6 KJV

⁶And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

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Malachi 4:2 KJV

²But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

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Psalm 106:3 KJV

³Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

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Psalm 33:4 KJV

⁴For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.

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Psalm 11:5 KJV

⁵The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

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Proverbs 10:2 KJV

²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

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2 Peter 1:4 KJV

⁴Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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Galatians 3:28 KJV

²⁸There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

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Romans 5:19 KJV

¹⁹For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

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Proverbs 21:21 KJV

²¹He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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Proverbs 14:34 KJV

³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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Psalm 112:6 KJV

⁶Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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1 Corinthians 15:34 KJV

³⁴Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

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Proverbs 11:18 KJV

¹⁸The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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Galatians 2:21 KJV

²¹I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

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Romans 4:11 KJV

¹¹And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

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Romans 3:22 KJV

²²Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

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Psalm 34:19 KJV

¹⁹Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

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Acts 10:34-35 KJV

³⁴Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: ³⁵But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

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Titus 3:5 KJV

⁵Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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Amos 5:24 KJV

²⁴But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

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Job 37:23 KJV

²³Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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Isaiah 30:18 KJV

¹⁸And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

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Romans 4:3 KJV

³For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

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Romans 3:21-26 KJV

²¹But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; ²²Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: ²³For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ²⁴Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption …

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Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV

⁸For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: ⁹Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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Ephesians 2:8 KJV

⁸For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

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Hosea 10:12 KJV

¹²Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

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1 John 2:1 KJV

¹My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

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Isaiah 64:6 KJV

⁶But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

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Titus 3:5-7 KJV

⁵Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; ⁶Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; ⁷That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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Romans 3:21-22 KJV

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Isaiah 41:10 KJV

¹⁰Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV

¹⁷Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

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Ephesians 1:7 KJV

⁷In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

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Psalm 119:137 KJV

¹³⁷Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

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Romans 4:9 KJV

⁹Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

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Romans 3:10 KJV

¹⁰As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

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Proverbs 11:5 KJV

⁵The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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James 2:23 KJV

²³And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

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Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV

²²That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; ²³And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; ²⁴And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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Romans 4:1-25 KJV

¹What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? ²For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. ³For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. ⁴Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. …

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Colossians 3:11 KJV

¹¹Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

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Romans 3:1-31 KJV

¹What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? ²Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. ³For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? ⁴God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in …

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Proverbs 2:5-20 KJV

⁵Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. ⁶For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. ⁷He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. ⁸He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. ⁹Then …

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Philippians 2:13 KJV

¹³For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

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John 3:16-17 KJV

¹⁶For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ¹⁷For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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Matthew 6:1 KJV

¹Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

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Psalm 37:28 KJV

²⁸For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

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Romans 4:13 KJV

¹³For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

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Galatians 6:9 KJV

⁹And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

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Romans 10:12 KJV

¹²For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

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Isaiah 32:17 KJV

¹⁷And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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Psalm 119:10 KJV

¹⁰With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

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Isaiah 28:17 KJV

¹⁷Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.

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James 4:8 KJV

⁸Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

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Titus 2:11-12 KJV

¹¹For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, ¹²Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

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