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Psalm 9
God’s Power and Justice
To the leader: according to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David.
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
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to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more.
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Psalm 26
Plea for Justice and Declaration of Righteousness
Of David.
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
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He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
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He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
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For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his faithful ones. The righteous shall be kept safe forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
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The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak justice.
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Psalm 72
Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King
Of Solomon.
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son.
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May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
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Psalm 82
A Plea for Justice
A Psalm of Asaph.
God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
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Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
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for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
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Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
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Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
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Psalm 101
A Sovereign’s Pledge of Integrity and Justice
Of David. A Psalm.
I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing.
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The Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.
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Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.
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It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
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In your steadfast love hear my voice; O Lord, in your justice preserve my life.
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Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your justice.
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I know that the Lord maintains the cause of the needy, and executes justice for the poor.
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who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free;
