Proverbs 21:15
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15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
but dismay to evildoers.
Proverbs 21:15
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15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous,
but dismay to evildoers.
Proverbs 22:8
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8 Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of anger will fail.(A)
Proverbs 22:8
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8 He who sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of his fury will fail.
Proverbs 22:22
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22 Do not rob the poor because they are poor
or crush the afflicted at the gate,(A)
Proverbs 22:22
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22 Do not rob the poor, because he is poor,
or crush the afflicted at the gate;
Proverbs 24:11
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11 if you hold back from rescuing those taken away to death,
those who go staggering to the slaughter;(A)
Proverbs 24:11
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11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death;
hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.
Proverbs 25:5
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5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 25:5
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5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 28:5
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5 The evil do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.(A)
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
Proverbs 29:26-27
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)
27 The unjust are an abomination to the righteous,
but the upright are an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:26-27
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but from the Lord a man gets justice.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 Speak out for those who cannot speak,
for the rights of all the destitute.[a](A)
9 Speak out; judge righteously;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.(B)
Notas al pie
- 31.8 Heb all children of passing away
Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 Open your mouth for the dumb,
for the rights of all who are left desolate.[a]
9 Open your mouth, judge righteously,
maintain the rights of the poor and needy.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 31:8 Heb are sons of passing away
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