“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him accor...”
1 Kings 8:32
“Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous,...”
2 Chronicles 6:23
“Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!”
2 Samuel 15:4
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Deuteronomy 25:1
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Ezekiel 16:52
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Isaiah 1:17
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“Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”
Isaiah 56:1
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Isaiah 58:2
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Jeremiah 23:5
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Leviticus 19:15
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Proverbs 31:9
“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”
Psalms 72:2
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Psalms 82:3
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1 Chronicles 18:14
“For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 4:4
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1 John 1:9
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1 Kings 10:9
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1 Peter 2:23
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2 Chronicles 9:8
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2 Corinthians 9:9
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2 Samuel 8:15
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2 Timothy 4:8
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Acts 7:24
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Deuteronomy 1:16
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Deuteronomy 16:18
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Deuteronomy 33:21
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Ecclesiastes 3:17
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Ecclesiastes 7:15
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Ecclesiastes 8:14
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Exodus 23:7
“Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,”
Ezekiel 18:12
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Ezekiel 22:29
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Ezekiel 23:45
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Ezekiel 45:9
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Genesis 18:19
“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Sha...”
Genesis 18:25
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Hebrews 12:23
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Isaiah 1:23
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Isaiah 1:26
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Isaiah 5:23
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Isaiah 9:7
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Isaiah 10:2
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Isaiah 26:10
“My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.”
Isaiah 51:5
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- What does the Bible say about justice?
- The Bible presents justice as one of God's fundamental characteristics and calls His people to actively pursue it. From the Old Testament prophets who thundered against oppression to Jesus defending the marginalized, Scripture consistently champions fairness, equality, and protection for the vulnerable. God doesn't just care about personal piety—He deeply cares about how we treat one another in society.
- What is the best Bible verse for justice?
- Micah 6:8 is often considered the quintessential justice verse: 'He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.' This verse is powerful because it connects justice with mercy and humility, showing that true justice isn't about revenge but about restoring what's right.
- How can Scripture help with justice?
- Scripture gives us both the motivation and framework for pursuing justice in practical ways. It teaches us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, to treat workers fairly, and to care for the poor and marginalized. Reading biblical accounts of justice can inspire us to volunteer, donate, vote consciously, and use our voices and resources to make positive change in our communities.
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