Bible on Justice

A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?

Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, LORD, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?

Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.

He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.

Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.

Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.

Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

So these things shall be for a statute of judgment unto you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.