Who executes justice for the oppressed; Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord frees the prisoners.

To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

Guarding the paths of justice, And He watches over the way of His godly ones.

Then you will discern righteousness, justice, And integrity, and every good path.

By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.

I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,

A wicked person accepts a bribe from an inside pocket To pervert the ways of justice.

A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked swallows wrongdoing.

A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.

Evil people do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand everything.

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.

Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is wickedness and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.

If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.

Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor, Obtain justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow’s case.

Zion Corrupted; Will Be Redeemed

How the faithful city has become a prostitute, She who was full of justice! Righteousness once dwelt in her, But now murderers.

Your rulers are rebels And companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe And chases after gifts. They do not obtain justice for the orphan, Nor does the widow’s case come before them.

Zion will be redeemed with justice And her repentant ones with righteousness.

For the vineyard of the Lord of armies is the house of Israel, And the people of Judah are His delightful plant. So He waited for justice, but behold, there was bloodshed; For righteousness, but behold, a cry for help.

There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of armies will accomplish this.

So as to deprive the needy of justice And rob the poor among My people of their rights, So that widows may be their spoil And that they may plunder the orphans.

A throne will be established in faithfulness, And a judge will sit on it in trustworthiness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice, And be prompt in righteousness.