“Amariah the high priest will have final say in all cases involving the Lord. Zebadiah son of Ishmael, a leader from the tribe of Judah, will have final say in all civil cases. The Levites will assist you in making sure that justice is served. Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.”

Does God twist justice? Does the Almighty twist what is right?

If it’s a question of strength, he’s the strong one. If it’s a matter of justice, who dares to summon him to court?

“I cry out, ‘Help!’ but no one answers me. I protest, but there is no justice.

Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.

Let God weigh me on the scales of justice, for he knows my integrity.

Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.

Truly, God will not do wrong. The Almighty will not twist justice.

Could God govern if he hated justice? Are you going to condemn the almighty judge?

“Must God tailor his justice to your demands? But you have rejected him! The choice is yours, not mine. Go ahead, share your wisdom with us.

Elihu Reminds Job of God’s Justice

Then Elihu said:

You say you can’t see him, but he will bring justice if you will only wait.

He does not let the wicked live but gives justice to the afflicted.

But you are obsessed with whether the godless will be judged. Don’t worry, judgment and justice will be upheld.

“Will you discredit my justice and condemn me just to prove you are right?

Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice!

He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude

You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.

For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face.

Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

O Lord, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips.

Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.

Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.

Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you; give justice to those with honest hearts.