The Lord does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

they will say about me, “Yes, the Lord is a powerful deliverer.”’” All who are angry at him will cower before him.

Hear the sound of those who divide the sheep among the watering places; there they tell of the Lord’s victorious deeds, the victorious deeds of his warriors in Israel. Then the Lord’s people went down to the city gates –

Now take your positions, so I may confront you before the Lord regarding all the Lord’s just actions toward you and your ancestors.

The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others –

My people, recall how King Balak of Moab planned to harm you, how Balaam son of Beor responded to him. Recall how you journeyed from Shittim to Gilgal, so you might acknowledge that the Lord has treated you fairly.”