“The people saw Simon’s faithfulness and the glory that he had resolved to win for his nation, and they made him their leader and high priest, because he had done all these things and because of the justice and loyalty that he had maintained toward his nation. He sought in every way to exalt his people.

Therefore Menelaus, taking Andronicus aside, urged him to kill Onias. Andronicus came to Onias, and resorting to treachery, offered him sworn pledges and gave him his right hand; he persuaded him, though still suspicious, to come out from the place of sanctuary; then, with no regard for justice, he immediately put him out of the way.

those who were cowardly and distrustful of God’s justice ran off and got away.

Ptolemy, who was called Macron, took the lead in showing justice to the Jews because of the wrong that had been done to them, and attempted to maintain peaceful relations with them.

Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert the right?

If it is a contest of strength, he is the strong one! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him?

Even when I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I am not answered; I call aloud, but there is no justice.

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.

Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice

Then Elihu continued and said:

Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice.

Shall one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn one who is righteous and mighty,

“But you are obsessed with the case of the wicked; judgment and justice seize you.

The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.

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.

to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more.

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.

He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.

He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday.

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.

The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak justice.

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.

May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.

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:

Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.