Proverbs 21:15
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When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
Proverbs 22:8
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He who sows injustice will reap [a harvest of] trouble,
And the rod of his wrath [with which he oppresses others] will fail.
Proverbs 22:22
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Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless],
Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held],(A)
Proverbs 24:11
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Rescue those who are being taken away to death,
And those who stagger to the slaughter, Oh hold them back [from their doom]!
Proverbs 25:5
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Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 28:5
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Evil men do not understand justice,
But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully.(A)
Proverbs 29:4
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The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:26-27
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Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
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An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.
Proverbs 31:8-9
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Open your mouth for the mute,
For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless;(A)
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Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.(B)
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