Righteousness (also calle rectitude) in this article refers to the important theological concept in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. and It is an attribute that implies that a person's actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been "judged" or "reckoned" as leading a life that is pleasing to God. Righteousness is also used as an attribute for God. Psalms 2 speaks of one being shielded by God and receiving favor because of righteousness.