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.