13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness
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By the blessing of the upright the city is lifted up, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be founded in righteousness.
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.
The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.
A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.
And in mercy the throne shall be established; and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and speeding righteousness.
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
Jehovah is exalted, for He dwells on high. He has filled Zion with judgment 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 for yourself in all your gates which Jehovah your God gives you, tribe by tribe. And they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
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