16 And I charged your judges at that time, “Hear the disputes between your people and judge(A) fairly,(B) whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you.(C)

Read full chapter

17 Do not show partiality(A) in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone,(B) for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.”(C)

Read full chapter

He is the Rock,(A) his works are perfect,(B)
    and all his ways are just.
A faithful God(C) who does no wrong,
    upright(D) and just is he.(E)

Read full chapter

Does God pervert justice?(A)
    Does the Almighty pervert what is right?(B)

Read full chapter

20 “Surely God does not reject one who is blameless(A)
    or strengthen the hands of evildoers.(B)

Read full chapter

17 Can someone who hates justice govern?(A)
    Will you condemn the just and mighty One?(B)

Read full chapter

11 Then people will say,
    “Surely the righteous still are rewarded;(A)
    surely there is a God who judges the earth.”(B)

Read full chapter

Rise up,(A) Judge(B) of the earth;
    pay back(C) to the proud what they deserve.

Read full chapter

10 Tell the righteous it will be well(A) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.(B)

Read full chapter

11 Woe to the wicked!(A)
    Disaster(B) is upon them!
They will be paid back(C)
    for what their hands have done.(D)

Read full chapter

But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly,(A) what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)(B)

Read full chapter

Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?(A)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends