Romans 3:20

3:20 For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 4:2

4:2 For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.

Romans 9:32

9:32 Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but (as if it were possible) by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Romans 13:12

13:12 The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.