Learn to Do Right...

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.

~ Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

For Unto Us...

6 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this. ~ Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (KJV)

Seek Justice...

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow. 
~Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Reprove the ruthless,
Defend the orphan,
Plead for the widow.
(NASB)

Learn to do good.
    Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
    Defend the cause of orphans.
    Fight for the rights of widows. (NLT)

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. (KJV)

Learn to Do Right

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.
~ Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

For Unto Us...

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

~ Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV)

Let Justice Roll

But let justice roll on like a river,
    righteousness like a never-failing stream!

~ Amos 5:24 (NIV)

Justice, Mercy, Compassion

“This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.

~ Zechariah 7:9 (NIV)

The Lord’s Chosen Servant

“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen.
    He is my chosen one, who pleases me.
I have put my Spirit upon him.
    He will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout
    or raise his voice in public.
3 He will not crush the weakest reed
    or put out a flickering candle.
    He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.
4 He will not falter or lose heart
    until justice prevails throughout the earth.
    Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.”

~ Isaiah 42:1-4 (NLT)

He Is Coming...

12 Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy!
    Let the trees of the forest sing for joy
13 before the Lord, for He is coming!
    He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with justice,
    and the nations with His truth.
~ Psalm 96:12-13 (NLT)

Trust in the Lord

3 Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed.

4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.

6 And He will make your uprightness and right standing with God go forth as the light, and your justice and right as [the shining sun of] the noonday.

~ Psalm 37:3-6 (AMPC)

Hunger and Thirst for Justice

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. ~ Matthew 5:6 (NLT)

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
    for they will be satisfied. ~ Matthew 5:6 (NLT)

Humility

He leads the humble in justice,

And He teaches the humble His way.

~ Psalm 25:9 (NASB)

For Unto Us...

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

~ Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;

For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

2 Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord,

Or can show forth all His praise?

3 How blessed are those who keep justice,

Who practice righteousness at all times!

4 Remember me, O Lord, in Your favor toward Your people;

Visit me with Your salvation,

5 That I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones,

That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,

That I may glory with Your inheritance. ~ Psalm 106:1-5

Seek Good and Not Evil

Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said. Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. ~ Amos 5:14-15 (ESV)

Conduct Your Affairs with Justice

Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. ~ Psalm 112:5 (NIV)

Don't Neglect

“Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone. ~ Luke 11:42 (NIV)

Keep HIS Decrees

14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.

15 “‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people.
“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.

17 “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt.

18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

19 “‘Keep my decrees. Leviticus 19:14-19 (NIV)

Through the Prophet Isaiah

15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Many followed him, and he healed all their sick, 16 warning them not to tell who he was. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
the one I love, in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
19 He will not quarrel or cry out;
no one will hear his voice in the streets.
20 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,
till he leads justice to victory.
21 In his name the nations will put their hope.”

~ Matthew 12:15-21 (NIV 1984)