Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Courts of justice » Generally held in the morning
It was morning. The chief priests and those in authority conspired to put Jesus to death.
When they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him. He called the council together and all the senate of the children of Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought.
O house of David, Jehovah says: Administer justice every morning. Deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. That way I may not have to offer my wrath like fire and burn with none to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.'
The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:
Justice » To be done » In executing judgment
Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city Jehovah your God gives you. They are to judge the people fairly.
O house of David, Jehovah says: Administer justice every morning. Deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. That way I may not have to offer my wrath like fire and burn with none to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.'
King » Rights and duties of
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
O house of David, Jehovah says: Administer justice every morning. Deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. That way I may not have to offer my wrath like fire and burn with none to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.'
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.
A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Morning » The jews » Held courts of justice in
It was morning. The chief priests and those in authority conspired to put Jesus to death.
O house of David, Jehovah says: Administer justice every morning. Deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. That way I may not have to offer my wrath like fire and burn with none to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.'