Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other.

New American Standard Bible

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;

King James Version

Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

Holman Bible

“The Lord of Hosts says this: Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion to one another.

A Conservative Version

Thus LORD of hosts has spoken, saying, Execute TRUE justice, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother.

American Standard Version

Thus hath Jehovah of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother;

Amplified

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, to each other;

Bible in Basic English

This is what the Lord of armies has said: Let your judging be upright and done in good faith, let every man have mercy and pity for his brother:

Darby Translation

Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew loving-kindness and mercies one to another,

Julia Smith Translation

Thus said Jehovah of armies, saying. Judge ye the judgment of truth, and do mercy and compassions each to his brother.

King James 2000

Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassion every man to his brother:

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Judge [with] trustworthy justice, and show steadfast love and compassion {to one another}.

Modern King James verseion

So speaks Jehovah of Hosts, saying, Judge true judgment, and practice kindness and pity, each man to his brother.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

"Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, 'Execute true judgment, and show mercy and loving-kindness, every man to his brother.

NET Bible

"The Lord who rules over all said, 'Exercise true judgment and show brotherhood and compassion to each other.

New Heart English Bible

"Thus has the LORD of hosts spoken, saying, 'Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother.

The Emphasized Bible

Thus, spake Yahweh of hosts, saying, - With true justice, give ye judgment, and, lovingkindness and compassions, observe ye, one with another;

Webster

Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

World English Bible

"Thus has Yahweh of Armies spoken, saying, 'Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother.

Youngs Literal Translation

'Thus spake Jehovah of Hosts, saying: True judgment judge ye, And kindness and mercy do one with another.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the Lord

Usage: 0

of hosts
צבאה צבא 
Tsaba' 
Usage: 483

שׁפט 
Shaphat 
Usage: 203

רחם 
Racham 
Usage: 44

אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Disobedience And Fasting

8 This message from the LORD came to Zechariah again: 9 "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other. 10 You are not to wrong the widow, orphans, the foreigner, or the poor, and you are not to plan evil against each other.



Cross References

Micah 6:8

He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.

Jeremiah 21:12

This is what the LORD says, house of David: "Judge appropriately every morning, and deliver those who have been robbed from the oppressor, so my anger does not break out like fire and burn with no one to put it out because of your evil deeds.

Ezekiel 45:9

"This is what the Lord GOD says, "Enough of you, you regent princes of Israel! Abandon your violence and destruction. Practice what is just and right instead! Stop confiscating property from my people!' declares the Lord GOD.

Matthew 23:23

"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your mint, dill, and cummin, but have neglected the more important matters of the Law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.

Leviticus 19:15

"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."

Leviticus 19:35-37

"You are not to act unjustly in deciding a case or when measuring weight and quantity.

Deuteronomy 10:18-19

He executes justice for the orphan and the widows, loves the foreigner, and gives them food and clothing."

Deuteronomy 15:7-14

"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.

Deuteronomy 16:18-20

"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.

Psalm 82:2-4

"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude

Proverbs 21:3

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Isaiah 58:6-10

Isn't this the fast that I have been choosing: to loose the bonds of injustice, and to untie the cords of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?

Jeremiah 7:5

but rather, truly change your ways and your deeds. If you truly practice justice between each person and his neighbor,

Jeremiah 7:23

but I did give them this command: "Obey me and I'll be your God, and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you so it will go well for you.'

Hosea 10:12-13

Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you.

Amos 5:24

"But let justice roll on like many waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing river.

Zechariah 7:7

Isn't this what the LORD proclaimed through the former prophets, when a prosperous Jerusalem was inhabited, as were its surrounding cities, the Negev, and the Shephelah?'"

Zechariah 8:16-17

Here's what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms,

Luke 11:42

"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.

John 7:51

"Surely our Law does not condemn a person without first hearing from him and finding out what he is doing, does it?"

James 2:13-17

For the one who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

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