Relieve [marginal reading, righten] the opressed.
Isa. i. 17.
Right"eous (?), a. [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS. rightws; riht right +
ws wise, having wisdom, prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.] Doing, or
according with, that which is right; yielding to all their due; just;
equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or sin; holy; as, a
righteous man or act; a righteous retribution.
Fearless in his righteous cause.
Milton.
Syn. -- Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest;
equitable; rightful.