Isaiah 11:4
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4 but (A)with righteousness he shall judge the poor,
and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
and he shall (B)strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
and (C)with the breath of his lips (D)he shall kill the wicked.
Revelation 19:15
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15 (A)From his mouth comes a sharp sword (B)with which to strike down the nations, and (C)he will rule[a] them with a rod of iron. (D)He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.
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- Revelation 19:15 Greek shepherd
2 Thessalonians 2:8
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8 And then (A)the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus (B)will kill with (C)the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by (D)the appearance of his coming.
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Malachi 4:6
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6 And he will (A)turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and (B)strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.”[a]
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- Malachi 4:6 The Hebrew term rendered decree of utter destruction refers to things devoted (or set apart) to the Lord (or by the Lord) for destruction
Job 4:9
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Matthew 5:5
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5 “Blessed are the (A)meek, for they (B)shall inherit the earth.
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Psalm 72:12-14
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12 For he delivers (A)the needy when he calls,
the poor and him who has no helper.
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy,
and saves the lives of the needy.
14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life,
and (B)precious is their blood in his sight.
James 3:13
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Wisdom from Above
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? (A)By his good conduct let him show his works (B)in the meekness of wisdom.
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Galatians 5:23
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23 (A)gentleness, (B)self-control; (C)against such things there is no law.
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Isaiah 61:1
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The Year of the Lord's Favor
61 (A)The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
because the Lord has (B)anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;[a]
he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and (C)the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]
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- Isaiah 61:1 Or afflicted
- Isaiah 61:1 Or the opening [of the eyes] to those who are blind; Septuagint and recovery of sight to the blind
Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 (A)Open your mouth for the mute,
for the rights of all who are destitute.[a]
9 Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
(C)defend the rights of (D)the poor and needy.
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- Proverbs 31:8 Hebrew are sons of passing away
Jeremiah 33:15
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15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous (A)Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
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Isaiah 30:33
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33 For (A)a burning place[a] has long been prepared; indeed, for the king it is made ready, (B)its pyre made deep and wide, with fire and wood in abundance; (C)the breath of the Lord, like a stream of sulfur, kindles it.
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- Isaiah 30:33 Or For Topheth
Isaiah 9:7
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7 Of the increase of his government and of peace
(A)there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
(B)with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
(C)The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Psalm 72:1-4
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Give the King Your Justice
Of (A)Solomon.
72 Give the king your (B)justice, O God,
and your righteousness to the royal son!
2 May he (C)judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice!
3 Let the mountains bear (D)prosperity for the people,
and the hills, in righteousness!
4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give deliverance to the children of the needy,
and crush the oppressor!
Revelation 2:16
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16 Therefore repent. If not, (A)I will come to you soon and (B)war against them with (C)the sword of my mouth.
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Revelation 1:16
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16 (A)In his right hand he held seven stars, (B)from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and (C)his face was like the sun shining (D)in full strength.
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Titus 3:2
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2 (A)to speak evil of no one, (B)to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and (C)to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
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Jeremiah 23:5-6
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5 (A)“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous (B)Branch, and (C)he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved, and (D)Israel will (E)dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: (F)‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
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Isaiah 32:1
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A King Will Reign in Righteousness
32 Behold, (A)a king will reign in righteousness,
and princes will rule in justice.
Isaiah 29:19
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19 (A)The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord,
and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 16:5
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5 (A)then a throne will be established in steadfast love,
and on it will sit in faithfulness
in the tent of David
one who judges and seeks justice
and is swift to do righteousness.”
Psalm 45:6-7
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Revelation 19:11
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The Rider on a White Horse
11 Then I saw (A)heaven opened, and behold, (B)a white horse! The one sitting on it is called (C)Faithful and True, and (D)in righteousness he judges and makes war.
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