Proverbs 29:4
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:14
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
1 Samuel 13:13
Then Samuel told Saul, "You have acted foolishly. You haven't obeyed the commandment of the LORD your God, which he commanded you. For then the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel forever,
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon then assumed his father David's throne, and his kingdom was firmly established.
2 Kings 15:18-20
He did what the LORD considered to be evil by never abandoning the sins of Nebat's son Jeroboam, who caused Israel to sin, as long as he lived.
2 Chronicles 9:8
Blessed be the LORD your God, who is delighted with you! He set you in place on his throne to be king for the LORD your God. He made you king over them so you could carry out justice and implement righteousness, because your God loves Israel and intends to establish them forever."
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice make up the foundation of your throne; gracious love and truth meet before you.
Psalm 99:4
A mighty king who loves justice, you have established fairness. You have exercised justice and righteousness over Jacob.
Proverbs 8:15
Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me.
Proverbs 16:12
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.
Proverbs 20:8
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the growth of his government and peace there will be no end. He will rule over his kingdom, sitting on the throne of David, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will accomplish this.
Isaiah 49:8
"This what the LORD says: "I'll answer you in a time of favor, and on a day of salvation I'll help you. I have watched over you, and given you as a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to reassign the inheritances that have been devastated;
Jeremiah 22:13-17
"How terrible for him who builds his house without righteousness, and its upper rooms without justice, who makes his neighbor work for nothing, and does not pay him his wage.
Daniel 11:20
His successor will send out a tax collector for royal splendor, but in a short period of time he'll be shattered, though neither in anger nor in battle.'"
Micah 7:3
And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.