I just looked on Bible Gateway for 15 minutes through all references to ‘Righteousness’ (NIV) and only saw the turning away accredit - not current-heathen = accredit. Let me know if you find it.
1 Samuel 26:23
The LORD rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness.
2 Samuel 22:25
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.
Psalm 33:5
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Proverbs 15:9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Isaiah 41:2 (In reference to CYRUS, a heathen king of the Persians and the Medes)
“Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service ? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.
Still looking.................