Isaiah 9:6
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6 His dominion is vast
and forever peaceful,
Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom,
which he confirms and sustains
By judgment and justice,
both now and forever.(A)
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!
Isaiah 11:3-4
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3 and his delight shall be the fear of the Lord.
Not by appearance shall he judge,
nor by hearsay shall he decide,
4 But he shall judge the poor with justice,
and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted.(A)
He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.(B)
Isaiah 32:1
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Chapter 32
The Kingdom of Justice
1 See, a king will reign justly
and princes will rule rightly.(A)
Jeremiah 23:5
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5 See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord—
when I will raise up a righteous branch for David;
As king he shall reign and govern wisely,
he shall do what is just and right in the land.(A)
Psalm 89:14
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14 You have a mighty arm.
Your hand is strong; your right hand is ever exalted.
Proverbs 20:28
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28 His steadfast loyalty safeguards the king,
and he upholds his throne by justice.(A)
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