But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

They captured the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where he passed sentence on him.

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Stand up angrily, Lord! Rise up with raging fury against my enemies! Wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them!

The Lord revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah)

For justice will prevail, and all the morally upright will be vindicated.

I know that the Lord defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned.

and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced. All his loyal followers will be vindicated. Praise the Lord!

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

Learn to do what is right! Promote justice! Give the oppressed reason to celebrate! Take up the cause of the orphan! Defend the rights of the widow!

How tragic that the once-faithful city has become a prostitute! She was once a center of justice, fairness resided in her, but now only murderers.

He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.

I will make justice the measuring line, fairness the plumb line; hail will sweep away the unreliable refuge, the floodwaters will overwhelm the hiding place.

The Lord is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.

From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

A crushed reed he will not break, a dim wick he will not extinguish; he will faithfully make just decrees.

He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees.”