Proverbs 21:15
New Living Translation
15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
but it terrifies evildoers.
Proverbs 21:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to evildoers.(A)
Proverbs 22:8
New Living Translation
8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
and their reign of terror will come to an end.[a]
Proverbs 22:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,(A)
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
Proverbs 22:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
or exploit the needy in court.
Proverbs 22:22
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 24:11
New Living Translation
11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
save them as they stagger to their death.
Proverbs 24:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 Rescue those being taken off to death,
and save those stumbling toward slaughter.(A)
Proverbs 25:5
New Living Translation
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
and his reign will be made secure by justice.
Proverbs 25:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,(A)
and his throne will be established in righteousness.(B)
Proverbs 28:5
New Living Translation
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:4
New Living Translation
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Proverbs 29:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:26-27
New Living Translation
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
27 The righteous despise the unjust;
the wicked despise the godly.
Proverbs 29:26-27
Christian Standard Bible
27 An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.(C)
Proverbs 31:8-9
New Living Translation
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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