the righteous

1 Samuel 25:31-34
then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your maidservant." . . .

2 Samuel 12:7-13
Then Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. . . .

2 Chronicles 16:7-10
At that time, Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, "Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. . . .

2 Chronicles 25:16
While he was still speaking, the king asked, "Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?" So the prophet stopped, but he said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my advice."

Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Proverbs 9:8, 9
Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. . . .

Proverbs 15:5, 22
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. . . .

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

Proverbs 27:5, 6
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. . . .

Galatians 2:11-14
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned. . . .

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Revelation 3:19
Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

smite, etc.

for yet my

Psalm 51:18
In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 125:4
Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

2 Timothy 1:16-18
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. . . .

James 5:14-16
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. . . .