Justice 28; Mercy 262

"Justice" is found in 28 verses of the Old Testament. "Mercy" is found 262 times, with 53 of the references in the New Testament. That says to me that God loves justice and mercy, and that He leans toward mercy. The "justice" verses are below.

Genesis 18:19

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Genesis 18:18-20 (in Context) Genesis 18 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Deuteronomy 33:21

And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the Lord, and his judgments with Israel.

Deuteronomy 33:20-22 (in Context) Deuteronomy 33 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Samuel 8:15

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

2 Samuel 8:14-16 (in Context) 2 Samuel 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Samuel 15:4

Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

2 Samuel 15:3-5 (in Context) 2 Samuel 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

1 Kings 10:9

Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.

1 Kings 10:8-10 (in Context) 1 Kings 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

1 Chronicles 18:14

So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

1 Chronicles 18:13-15 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 18 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for theLord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

2 Chronicles 9:7-9 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Job 8:3

Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?

Job 8:2-4 (in Context) Job 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Job 36:17

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Job 36:16-18 (in Context) Job 36 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

Job 37:22-24 (in Context) Job 37 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 82:3

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

Psalm 82:2-4 (in Context) Psalm 82 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 89:14

Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Psalm 89:13-15 (in Context) Psalm 89 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 119:121

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

Psalm 119:120-122 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Proverbs 1:3

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 1:2-4 (in Context) Proverbs 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Proverbs 8:14-16 (in Context) Proverbs 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Proverbs 21:3

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:2-4 (in Context) Proverbs 21 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

Ecclesiastes 5:7-9 (in Context) Ecclesiastes 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 9:7

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 9:6-8 (in Context) Isaiah 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 56:1

Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

Isaiah 56:1-3 (in Context) Isaiah 56 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.

Isaiah 58:1-3 (in Context) Isaiah 58 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 59:4

None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.

Isaiah 59:3-5 (in Context) Isaiah 59 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 59:9

Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.

Isaiah 59:8-10 (in Context) Isaiah 59 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Isaiah 59:14

And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

Isaiah 59:13-15 (in Context) Isaiah 59 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 22:15

Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?

Jeremiah 22:14-16 (in Context) Jeremiah 22 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 23:5

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Jeremiah 23:4-6 (in Context) Jeremiah 23 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 31:23Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The Lord bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness.
Jeremiah 31:22-24 (in Context) Jeremiah 31 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 50:7All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the Lord, the habitation of justice, even the Lord, the hope of their fathers.
Jeremiah 50:6-8 (in Context) Jeremiah 50 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Ezekiel 45:9Thus saith the Lord God; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord God.
Ezekiel 45:8-10 (in Context) Ezekiel 45 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

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