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Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
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Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man who demands“ contributions” demolishes it.
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Proverbs 20:28
Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.
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Isaiah 11:4
but He will judge the poor righteously and execute justice for the oppressed of the land. He will strike the land with discipline from His mouth, and He will kill the wicked with a command from His lips.
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Proverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Psalms 72:2-4
He will judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted ones with justice.May the mountains bring prosperity to the people and the hills, righteousness.May he vindicate the afflicted among the people, help the poor, and crush the oppressor.
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Psalms 72:12-14
For he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious in his sight.
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Isaiah 9:6-7
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.
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Proverbs 28:16
A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.
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Jeremiah 22:16
He took up the case of the poor and needy, then it went well. Is this not what it means to know Me? This is the Lord’s declaration.
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Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.
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Jeremiah 5:28
They have become fat and sleek. They have also excelled in evil matters. They have not taken up cases, such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper, and they have not defended the rights of the needy.
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Psalms 82:2-3
“ How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? SelahProvide justice for the needy and the fatherless; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
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Hebrews 1:8-9
but to the Son: Your throne, God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; this is why God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of joy rather than Your companions.
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Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
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Psalms 89:2
For I will declare,“ Faithful love is built up forever; You establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.”
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Job 29:11-18
When they heard me, they blessed me, and when they saw me, they spoke well of me.For I rescued the poor man who cried out for help, and the fatherless child who had no one to support him.The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart rejoice.I clothed myself in righteousness, and it enveloped me; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.I was a father to the needy, and I examined the case of the stranger.I shattered the fangs of the unjust and snatched the prey from his teeth.So I thought: I will die in my own nest and multiply my days as the sand.
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Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.
