'Works of the Law' in the Bible

because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

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

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;