King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Uprightness
CategoryArchaic Word / Moral Term
Modern Equivalentmoral integrity; honesty; righteousness of conduct.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionThe quality of being morally straight, honest, and just — of living in accordance with God's law with integrity and without deceit. God delights in those who walk in uprightness and stores up wisdom for them.
Key Verses"The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me." (Psalm 18:20); "He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly." (Proverbs 2:7)