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Righteousness5 quotes
But let justice run down like water,
And righteousness like a mighty stream. — Amos 5:24 · 750 BCThe superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BCBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. — Jesus · 60Whosoever submits his will to God and performs good deeds, has laid hold of the most firm handle, and unto God is the issue of all affairs. — Muhammad · 632Wealth and children are the adornment of this present world; but the abiding things, the deed of righteousness, are better with God in reward, and better in hope. — Muhammad · 632Doing the right thing3 quotes
The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BCWhosoever submits his will to God and performs good deeds, has laid hold of the most firm handle, and unto God is the issue of all affairs. — Muhammad · 632Wealth and children are the adornment of this present world; but the abiding things, the deed of righteousness, are better with God in reward, and better in hope. — Muhammad · 632Beatitudes1 quote
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. — Jesus · 60God as judge1 quote
Whosoever submits his will to God and performs good deeds, has laid hold of the most firm handle, and unto God is the issue of all affairs. — Muhammad · 632Justice1 quote
But let justice run down like water,
And righteousness like a mighty stream. — Amos 5:24 · 750 BCSermon on the Mount1 quote
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. — Jesus · 60Submission (Islam)1 quote
Whosoever submits his will to God and performs good deeds, has laid hold of the most firm handle, and unto God is the issue of all affairs. — Muhammad · 632Venality1 quote
The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit. — Confucius · 221 BC