13 Bible Verses about Civic Righteousness
Most Relevant Verses
The city is exalted by the blessing of the upright. The mouth of the wicked ruins the city.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
There are many princes after the transgression of a land. But a man of understanding and knowledge remains for a long time.
The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
In love a throne will be established and in faithfulness a man will sit on it. One shall sit upon it in truth and faithfulness. He will be from the tent of David. He will judge and seek justice and speed the cause of righteousness.
Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will be at home in the fertile field.
Jehovah is exalted, for he dwells on high. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
You will be established in righteousness. Tyranny will be far from you. You will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed and it will not come near you.
Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city Jehovah your God gives you. They are to judge the people fairly.
When the righteous increase the people rejoice. When the wicked rule the people mourn.
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