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50 Bible Verses About Goodness

Explore Bible verses on goodness, like Psalm 23:6, and discover God's nature and how to reflect His goodness in daily life.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

Goodness in the Bible reflects God's character and His actions toward humanity. Psalm 23:6 highlights that God's goodness and mercy follow believers throughout their lives, encouraging them to embody these traits. Christians are called to reflect God's goodness in their daily lives by demonstrating kindness, compassion, and integrity toward others.

“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.”
— Psalm 23:6 WEB

Fresh grass grows in the fields, and trees bear fruit. Genesis 1:12 tells us God looked at it all and saw that it was good. This goodness is not just about the earth’s beauty but also reflects God’s nature. He creates, He provides, and He sees good in His creation. Psalm 23:6 reassures us that His goodness and loving kindness will follow us always. This is a comforting promise, especially when life feels uncertain.

The Bible speaks of goodness throughout its pages. From Exodus 33:19, where God reveals His goodness to Moses, to Deuteronomy 30:9, where He promises abundance and joy, His goodness is evident. Goodness is about more than actions; it’s about the heart’s intentions and God’s gracious nature. As 1 Chronicles 29:17 shows, God finds pleasure in uprightness and willing hearts. When we align our actions with godly goodness, we experience His joy and kindness in our lives. These verses guide us to understand and live out God’s goodness each day.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “The earth yielded grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, with their seeds in it, after their kind; and God saw that it was good.”

  2. 2

    “He said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim Yahweh’s name before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.””

  3. 3

    “Yahweh your God will make you plenteous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, for good; for Yahweh will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers;”

  4. 4

    “I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now I have seen with joy your people, who are present here, offer willingly to you.”

  5. 5

    “Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.”

  6. 6

    “He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of Yahweh.”

  7. 7

    “Oh continue your loving kindness to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.”

  8. 8

    “You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.”

  9. 9

    “But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.”

  10. 10

    “Your righteousness also, God, reaches to the heavens; you have done great things. God, who is like you?”

  11. 11

    “Surely GodThe Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim). is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.”

  12. 12

    “Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

  13. 13

    “For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations.”

  14. 14

    “Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.”

  15. 15

    “Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.”

  16. 16

    “For your loving kindness is great above the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”

  17. 17

    “Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.”

  18. 20

    “Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.”

  19. 21

    “Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.”

  20. 22

    “Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.”

  21. 23

    “Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.”

  22. 24

    “I will tell of the loving kindnesses of Yahweh and the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has given to us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has given to them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.”

  23. 25

    “Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.”

  24. 26

    “Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the courts. It may be that Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.””

  25. 27

    “Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.”

  26. 28

    “The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasureTR adds “of the heart” brings out evil things.”

  27. 29

    “Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?”

  28. 30

    “But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;”

  29. 31

    “See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.”

  30. 33

    “in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,”

  31. 34

    “For behold, this same thing, that you were made sorry in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.”

  32. 35

    “But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.”

  33. 36

    “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.”

  34. 37

    “The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.”Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18”

  35. 38

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,or, faithfulness”

  36. 39

    “for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,”

  37. 40

    “For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.”

  38. 41

    “But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”

  39. 42

    “that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;”

  40. 43

    “in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,”

  41. 44

    “You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.”Psalm 45:6-7”

  42. 45

    “But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

  43. 46

    “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”

  44. 47

    “having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.”

  45. 48

    “not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.”

  46. 49

    “and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control perseverance; and in perseverance godliness;”

  47. 50

    “and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.”

For your week

Reflect

Consider how God's goodness surrounds you. Psalm 23:6 reminds us that His goodness and loving kindness are constant companions. Reflect on how this truth impacts your daily life.

Pray

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your endless goodness and mercy. Help me to see Your goodness in my life and share it with others. Amen.

Apply

This week, practice kindness intentionally. Find one act of goodness to do each day, whether small or large, and witness its impact on those around you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about goodness?

The Bible depicts goodness as a core attribute of God and a quality He desires in us. In Genesis 1:12, creation is described as good, reflecting God's nature. Psalm 23:6 assures us that goodness and mercy follow us. Goodness involves righteous actions and intentions, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:17, where God values uprightness and willing hearts.

How do I do good?

Doing good involves aligning actions with God's nature. Galatians 6:9 encourages perseverance in doing good, promising that we will reap if we do not give up. Acts of kindness, integrity, and compassion reflect God's goodness. As seen in Deuteronomy 30:9, God rejoices over us when we act in righteousness and goodness. Focus on small, intentional acts each day.

What is the goodness of God?

God's goodness is His inherent nature to provide, bless, and show mercy. In Exodus 33:19, God describes His goodness passing before Moses. His goodness is unconditional and unfailing, as Psalm 23:6 highlights, it follows us all our lives. It's a promise of His presence, protection, and love, ensuring we experience His joy and kindness.

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