Proverbs 21:15
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 It is a joy for a righteous person to practice justice,
but destruction waits for those who practice evil.
Proverbs 22:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 Whoever sows injustice reaps trouble,
and the rod that inflicts his fury will be destroyed.
Proverbs 22:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 Do not rob a poor person because he is poor,
and do not crush an oppressed person in court,[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:22 Literally in the city gate
Proverbs 24:11
Evangelical Heritage Version
11 Rescue captives condemned to death,
and spare those staggering toward slaughter.
Proverbs 25:5
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 Remove a wicked person from a king’s presence,
and his throne will be established with righteousness.
Proverbs 28:5
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Proverbs 29:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 A king brings stability to a land by justice,
but one who accepts bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:26-27
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 Many people seek a ruler’s favor,
but a person gets justice from the Lord.
27 An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people,
but one whose way is upright is disgusting to the wicked.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 Speak up for those who cannot speak.
Speak for the rights of all those who are defenseless.
9 Speak up, judge fairly,
and defend the oppressed and needy.
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