Bible Verses about 'Justice'

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! law righteousness
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. righteousness neighbor widows

Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. orphans neighbor righteousness
He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. Psalm 33:5	The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. reliability love righteousness
He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Proverbs 2:8	For he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. righteousness protection obedience
We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us. Job 37:23	The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. God righteousness strength
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:9	Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. righteousness speaking giving
For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die. Psalm 37:28	For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish. eternal life reliability righteousness
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. Matthew 5:6	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. righteousness blessing receiving
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6	Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. trust righteousness life
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Psalm 112:5	Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. generosity mercy honesty
Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery. awe righteousness honesty
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Proverbs 31:8	Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. speaking weakness
Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Galatians 6:7	Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. God righteousness harvest
So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. Isaiah 30:18	Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! grace righteousness patience
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud. Daniel 4:37	Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble. righteousness humility worship
But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Then I will let you stay in this land that I gave to your ancestors to keep forever. Jeremiah 7:5-7	If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, if you do not oppress the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow and do not shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not follow other gods to your own harm, then I will let you live in this place, in the land I gave your ancestors for ever and ever. conversion widows orphans
He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! Deuteronomy 32:4	He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. holiness righteousness reliability
The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:8-9	Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. righteousness humility learning
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8	He has shown you, O mortal, 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. law righteousness humility
Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. Proverbs 16:8	Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. righteousness money contentment
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other. Zechariah 7:9-10	This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’ evil righteousness neighbor

But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.