Psalms 24:5

24:5 Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord,

and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

Isaiah 26:10

26:10 If the wicked are shown mercy,

they do not learn about justice.

Even in a land where right is rewarded, they act unjustly;

they do not see the Lord’s majesty revealed.

Romans 9:31

9:31 but Israel even though pursuing a law of righteousness did not attain it.

Romans 10:2-3

10:2 For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 10:3 For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.