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Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice
Elihu further answered and said:
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Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good.
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“For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, But God has taken away my justice;
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Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.
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Should one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn Him who is most just?
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Although you say you do not see Him, Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him.
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He does not preserve the life of the wicked, But gives justice to the oppressed.
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But you are filled with the judgment due the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.
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As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress.
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To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, That the man of the earth may oppress no more.
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The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way.
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He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
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He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday.
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For the Lord loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.
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The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.
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He will judge Your people with righteousness, And Your poor with justice.
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He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
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A Plea for Justice
A Psalm of Asaph.
God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.
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Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy.
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.
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Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
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The King’s strength also loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
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Promised Faithfulness to the Lord
A Psalm of David.
I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, O Lord, I will sing praises.
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The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.
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Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times!
