40 Best Bible Verses About Justice
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In the Bible, justice is often mentioned in conjunction with mercy. These two concepts are seen as inseparable and must always be balanced. Mercy should never overshadow justice, as this would be a violation of God’s plan for humanity. The Bible teaches that every person deserves to be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their social class or wealth. This principle is illustrated throughout the Bible, from the story of an impoverished widow who is given more than her share in inheritance by Jesus Christ to the mandate to give restitution to someone wronged.
Justice is a virtue that is often mentioned in the Bible. The following are some Bible verses about justice:
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
“Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.” (Leviticus 19:15)
“For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him.” (Isaiah 30:18)
From the story of Jacob and Esau, to the parable of the wicked servant, to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, there is a lot to learn about how to be just. Here are six key lessons that can help us live more justly in our everyday lives:
1. Justice is not a one-time event, it’s something we need to constantly strive for.
2. We should always treat others with respect, even if they don’t deserve it.
3. Justice costs us something, but the reward is worth it.
4. Everyone deserves justice at some point in their life.
5. Justice will always be fair, but sometimes it doesn’t look like you thought it would.
6. We can be just by working together with other people in our society.
When it comes to judging others, people often have strong opinions. But what does the Bible say about justice? In this article, we will explore what the Bible has to say about justice and how we should go about living according to its principles. First and foremost, the Bible teaches that justice is a cornerstone of faith. “You shall not oppress a foreigner, for you were strangers in Egypt: I am the LORD your God” (Exodus 22:21). Justice is also important from a moral perspective. You shall not steal (Exodus 20:15). You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, wife, servants or oxen. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods (Exodus 20:17). God’s ways are not our ways. The ways of the Lord are right (Isaiah 55). The LORD is good to all (Psalm 145.9). And God will judge the world in righteousness (Romans 2.1).
Bible Verses About Justice
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Job 12:22
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
Matthew 5:38-39
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Micah 6:8
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Isaiah 61:8-9
For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.
Deuteronomy 16:20
That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Isaiah 51:4-5
Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.
Deuteronomy 27:19
Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Deuteronomy 10:17-18
For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.
Psalm 10:17-18
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
Psalm 33:5
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
Psalm 82:3-4
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 140:12
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Psalm 106:2-3
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 24:24-25
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 22:3
Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
Hosea 12:6
Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
Amos 5:15
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Amos 5:21-24
I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Micah 6:6-8
Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Zechariah 7:8-10
And the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
Matthew 7:12
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Luke 11:42
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Isaiah 1:17-18
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Micah 6:8-9
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The LORD’S voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
Romans 12:19-20
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Proverbs 21:15
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 24:24-25
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Proverbs 28:5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Psalm 37:27-29
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Psalm 106:3
Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Amos 5:24
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Isaiah 30:18
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
Isaiah 61:8
For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.