13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness

Most Relevant Verses

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:2

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 16:5

Then in the tent of David
a throne will be established by faithful love.
A judge who seeks what is right
and is quick to execute justice
will sit on the throne forever.

Isaiah 32:16

Then justice will inhabit the wilderness,
and righteousness will dwell in the orchard.

Isaiah 33:5

The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high;
He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Isaiah 54:14

and you will be established
on a foundation of righteousness.
You will be far from oppression,
you will certainly not be afraid;
you will be far from terror,
it will certainly not come near you.

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.

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