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Malachi 4:6
He will encourage fathers and their children to return to me, so that I will not come and strike the earth with judgment.”
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Job 4:9
By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of his anger they are consumed.
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Isaiah 61:1
The spirit of the sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,
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2 Thessalonians 2 8
and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy by the breath of his mouth and wipe out by the manifestation of his arrival.
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Psalms 72:12-14
For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.
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Psalms 2:9
You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter’s jar!’”
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Psalms 72:1-4
O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.
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Matthew 5:5
“ Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.
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Revelation 19:15
From his mouth extends a sharp sword, so that with it he can strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he stomps the winepress of the furious wrath of God, the All- Powerful.
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Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I will raise up for them a righteous descendant of David.“‘ He will do what is just and right in the land.
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Titus 3:2
They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.
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Isaiah 32:1
Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.
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Psalms 45:6-7
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
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Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self- control. Against such things there is no law.
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Isaiah 29:19
The downtrodden will again rejoice in the LORD; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.
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Isaiah 9:7
His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The LORD’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.
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Isaiah 30:33
For the burial place is already prepared; it has been made deep and wide for the king. The firewood is piled high on it. The LORD’s breath, like a stream flowing with brimstone, will ignite it.
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Isaiah 16:5
Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.
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Revelation 1:16
He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double- edged sword extended out of his mouth. His face shone like the sun shining at full strength.
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Psalms 110:2
The LORD extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies!
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Jeremiah 5:28
That is how they have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to the evil things they do. They do not plead the cause of the fatherless in such a way as to win it. They do not defend the rights of the poor.
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2 Samuel 23 2-2 Samuel 23 4
The LORD’s spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,is like the light of morning when the sun comes up, a morning in which there are no clouds. He is like the brightness after rain that produces grass from the earth.
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Psalms 18:8
Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.
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Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the LORD’s favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the LORD’s angry judgment.
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Acts 9:1
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest
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Psalms 82:2-4
He says,“ How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked?( Selah)Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!
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Revelation 2:16
Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth.
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Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called“ Faithful” and“ True,” and with justice he judges and goes to war.
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Jeremiah 23:5-6
“ I, the LORD, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.Under his rule Judah will enjoy safety and Israel will live in security. This is the name he will go by:‘ The LORD has provided us with justice.’
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2 Corinthians 10 1
Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ( I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!)–
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Isaiah 3:14
The LORD comes to pronounce judgment on the leaders of his people and their officials. He says,“ It is you who have ruined the vineyard! You have stashed in your houses what you have stolen from the poor.
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Isaiah 1:17
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!
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Matthew 11:5
The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news proclaimed to them.
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1 Kings 10 8-1 Kings 10 9
Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”
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2 Samuel 8 15
David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.