Throughout literature, “righteous” is deployed as a term loaded with moral significance, transcending mere ethical approval to embody divine favor, legal authenticity, and even passionate indignation. In ancient texts, it describes those whose moral fortitude invites both divine intervention and human admiration—illustrated by its use in portraying just warriors and leaders whose actions are in harmony with the cosmic order ([1], [2]). Philosophers and theologians further extend its meaning to encompass a broader legal and ethical framework, as seen when “righteous” signifies adherence to law and natural justice ([3], [4]). At times, the term is imbued with irony or used to critique moral posturing, highlighting the paradox of self-righteousness and the burden of virtuous suffering ([5], [6]). Moreover, its application to evoke potent emotions such as righteous anger underscores how literature has shaped “righteous” into a multifaceted symbol of both societal ideals and personal conviction ([7], [8]).