27 occurrences in 12 translations

'Justice' in the Bible

Then you will understand righteousness, justice,and integrity—every good path.

Verse ConceptsDiscernmentfairnessacting

I walk in the way of righteousness,along the paths of justice,

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysWisdom And GuidancePaths

Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless,But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSin, Consequences OfFruits Of RighteousnessSin Clings To The Sinner

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,but without justice, it is swept away.

Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfPlenty For The PoorAgricultureInjusticeFeeding The Poor

When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice.

Verse ConceptsOraclesGood KingsPeople Involved In JudgementDecision Making

It is not good to show partiality to the guiltyby perverting the justice due the innocent.

Verse ConceptsInnocence, Teaching OnWitnesses, FalseMaking DecisionsAcquitting The Guilty

A worthless witness mocks justice,and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Verse ConceptsWitnesses, False

A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.

Verse ConceptsEvil EyesJudgment SeatLeaders, PoliticalSittingThroneWinnowingGood Kings

The violence of the wicked will drag them away,Because they refuse to act with justice.

Verse ConceptsFreedom From Violence

By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase, but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

Otherwise, they will drink,forget what is decreed,and pervert justice for all the oppressed.

Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfKings, How They Should ActForgetting Things

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.

Verse ConceptsSocial JusticeBeggarsPoverty, Remedies ForMan Defending

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