Justice

Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.

You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.

You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits.

You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.

Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Do not deny justice to the foreigner or the fatherless, and do not take a widow’s cloak as security.

‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”

…in order that the crime against the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come to justice and their blood be avenged on their brother Abimelech and on the leaders of Shechem, who had helped him murder his brothers.

But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”

Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.

Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”

Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.

Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?

If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?

Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice.

“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul—

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.

It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.

For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice.

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,

I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.

But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.

Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?

He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.

Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.

I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.

He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,

…and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

…to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

…lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers!

Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant ones with righteousness.

For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

…who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

…to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder.

…in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.

…a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.

…those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field.

The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”

Pay attention to Me, My people, and listen to Me, My nation; for a law will go out from Me, and My justice will become a light to the nations; I will bring it about quickly.

My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.

This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed.