16 Bible Verses about Rejoicing Over Justice
Most Relevant Verses
Blessed are those who observe justice [by honoring God’s precepts],
Who practice righteousness at all times.
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example],
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).
When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me;
Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
The [unyieldingly] righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance [of God];
He will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
O daughter of Babylon, you devastator,
How blessed will be the one
Who repays you [with destruction] as you have repaid us.
Let them curse, but You bless.
When adversaries arise, let them be ashamed,
But let Your servant rejoice.
“Then heaven and earth and all that is in them
Will shout and sing for joy over Babylon,
For the destroyers will come against her from the north,”
Says the Lord.
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints (God’s people) and apostles and prophets [who were martyred], because God has executed vengeance for you [through righteous judgment] upon her.”
Do not rejoice and gloat when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad [in self-righteousness] when he stumbles,
Or the Lord will see your gloating and be displeased,
And turn His anger away from your enemy.
