13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness

A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David's family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

Justice will settle down in the desert and fairness will live in the orchard.

The Lord is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.

You must appoint judges and civil servants for each tribe in all your villages that the Lord your God is giving you, and they must judge the people fairly.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.