Quotes About Justice

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

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

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

He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.

Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.

He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,

They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.

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

If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man.

“Do you think this is just? You say, ëI am more righteous than God.í

Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.

There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.

How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him,

and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!

I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.

He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.

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

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

For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance.

Whether for punishment or for His land, He accomplishes this in His loving devotion.