Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

Bible References

Let

Amos 5:7

“For those [shall be consumed] who turn justice into wormwood (bitterness)
And cast righteousness down to the earth.”
Job 29:12

Because I rescued the poor who cried for help,
And the orphan who had no helper.
Proverbs 21:3

To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed].
Hosea 6:6

For I desire and delight in [steadfast] loyalty [faithfulness in the covenant relationship], rather than sacrifice,
And in the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion),
And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?
Mark 12:32
The scribe said to Him, “Admirably answered, Teacher; You truthfully stated that He is One, and there is no other but Him;