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Proverbs presents justice as essential to social life, especially in leadership, courts, and economic dealings. God values honest judgments, fair scales, and the protection of the vulnerable. Corruption and partiality undermine society and invite downfall.
1A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.
10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. His shall not betray his mouth.
11Honest balances and scales are Yahweh`s; All the weights in the bag are his work.
15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
5To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, Nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
8A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters away all evil with his eyes.
3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
23These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
24He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" Peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him --
25But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them.
4The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.