Proverbs 21:15
New Living Translation
15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
but it terrifies evildoers.
Proverbs 21:15
Living Bible
15 A good man loves justice, but it is a calamity to evildoers.
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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
Living Bible
8 The unjust tyrant will reap disaster, and his reign of terror shall end.
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Proverbs 22:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
or exploit the needy in court.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Living Bible
22-23 Don’t rob the poor and sick! For the Lord is their defender. If you injure them, he will punish you.
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Proverbs 24:11
New Living Translation
11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
save them as they stagger to their death.
Proverbs 24:11-12
Living Bible
11-12 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know about it. For God, who knows all hearts, knows yours, and he knows you knew! And he will reward everyone according to his deeds.
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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
Living Bible
4-5 When you remove dross from silver, you have sterling ready for the silversmith. When you remove corrupt men from the king’s court, his reign will be just and fair.
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Proverbs 28:5
New Living Translation
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:5
Living Bible
5 Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.
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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
Living Bible
4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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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
Living Bible
26 Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!
27 The good hate the badness of the wicked. The wicked hate the goodness of the good.
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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.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Living Bible
8 You should defend those who cannot help themselves. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
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