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Proverbs 21:15
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15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
    but it terrifies evildoers.

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Proverbs 21:15
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15 A good man loves justice, but it is a calamity to evildoers.

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Listen to Proverbs 21:15, Proverbs 22:8, Proverbs 22:22, Proverbs 24:11, Proverbs 25:5, Proverbs 28:5, Proverbs 29:4, Proverbs 29:26-27, Proverbs 31:8-9
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Proverbs 21:15
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15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
    but terror to evildoers.(A)

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Proverbs 22:8
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8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
    and their reign of terror will come to an end.[a]

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  1. 22:8 The Greek version includes an additional proverb: God blesses a man who gives cheerfully, / but his worthless deeds will come to an end. Compare 2 Cor 9:7.
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Proverbs 22:8
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8 The unjust tyrant will reap disaster, and his reign of terror shall end.

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Proverbs 22:8
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8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

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Proverbs 22:22
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22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
    or exploit the needy in court.

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Proverbs 22:22-23
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22-23 Don’t rob the poor and sick! For the Lord is their defender. If you injure them, he will punish you.

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Proverbs 22:22
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22 Do not exploit the poor(A) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(B)

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Proverbs 24:11
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11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
    save them as they stagger to their death.

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Proverbs 24:11-12
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11-12 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know about it. For God, who knows all hearts, knows yours, and he knows you knew! And he will reward everyone according to his deeds.

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Proverbs 24:11
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11 Rescue those being led away to death;
    hold back those staggering toward slaughter.(A)

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Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25:5
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5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
    and his reign will be made secure by justice.

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Proverbs 25:5
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4-5 When you remove dross from silver, you have sterling ready for the silversmith. When you remove corrupt men from the king’s court, his reign will be just and fair.

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Proverbs 25:5
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5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lord understand completely.

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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.

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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

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Proverbs 29:4
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4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
    but one who demands bribes destroys it.

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Proverbs 29:4
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4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.

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Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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Proverbs 29:26-27
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

27 The righteous despise the unjust;
    the wicked despise the godly.

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Proverbs 29:26-27
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26 Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!

27 The good hate the badness of the wicked. The wicked hate the goodness of the good.

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Proverbs 29:26-27
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26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(A)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(B)

27 The righteous detest the dishonest;
    the wicked detest the upright.(C)

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Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
    ensure justice for those being crushed.
9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
    and see that they get justice.

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Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 You should defend those who cannot help themselves. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

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Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 Speak(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(B)

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