13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness
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By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness."
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness,
In righteousness you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you.
"You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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