Bible Verses About Justice

Bible passages about justice, fairness, defending the oppressed, and righteous judgment.

King James Version
8He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:8
17Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Isaiah 1:17
15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:15
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Psalms 82:3
24But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Amos 5:24
9Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:
Zechariah 7:9
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:8-9
8For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Isaiah 61:8
28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 37:28
20That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Deuteronomy 16:20
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans 12:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about justice?

Micah 6:8 says God requires us 'to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.' The Bible commands defending the poor and oppressed (Psalm 82:3) and letting justice roll like a river (Amos 5:24).

How should Christians pursue justice?

Isaiah 1:17 says to 'learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.' Christians are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8-9).

How does the Bible balance justice and mercy?

God is both just and merciful — the cross demonstrates this fully, where justice was satisfied and mercy extended simultaneously (Romans 3:25-26). Micah 6:8 lists both justice and mercy as requirements. Zechariah 7:9 commands executing true judgment while showing mercy and compassion. Christians are called to uphold both without sacrificing either.