Quotes About Morality

For according to a manís deeds He repays him; according to a manís ways He brings consequences.

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,

who says to kings, ëYou are worthless!í and to nobles, ëYou are wicked,í

There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.

He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,

that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.

Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.

If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?

Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.

They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes.

But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ëYou have done wrongí?

Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken.

Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?

Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.

if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,

God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.

His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.”

Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found.