Proverbs 2:8-9
New Century Version
8 He makes sure that justice is done,
and he protects those who are loyal to him.
9 Then you will understand what is honest and fair
and what is the good and right thing to do.
Proverbs 8:20
New Century Version
20 I do what is right
and follow the path of justice.
Proverbs 12:5
New Century Version
5 The plans that good people make are fair,
but the advice of the wicked will trick you.
Proverbs 13:23
New Century Version
23 A poor person’s field might produce plenty of food,
but others often steal it away.
Proverbs 16:10-12
New Century Version
10 The words of a king are like a message from God,
so his decisions should be fair.
11 The Lord wants honest balances and scales;
all the weights are his work.
12 Kings hate those who do wrong,
because governments only continue if they are fair.
Proverbs 17:15
New Century Version
15 The Lord hates both of these things:
freeing the guilty and punishing the innocent.
Proverbs 17:23
New Century Version
23 When the wicked accept money to do wrong
there can be no justice.
Proverbs 17:26
New Century Version
26 It is not good to punish the innocent
or to beat leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 18:5
New Century Version
5 It is not good to honor the wicked
or to be unfair to the innocent.
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