What Does the Bible Say About Justice?

Deuteronomy 16:20

“Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”

Proverbs 21:15

“When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”

Micah 6:8

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Isaiah 1:17

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.”

Psalm 106:3

“Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!”

Proverbs 28:5

“Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.”

Amos 5:24

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”