Isaiah 3:13
The LORD takes his position to judge; he stands up to pass sentence on his people.
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- Mic 6:2 : 2 Hear the LORD’s accusation, you mountains, you enduring foundations of the earth! For the LORD has a case against his people; he has a dispute with Israel!
- Ps 12:5 : 5 “Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the LORD.“I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”
- Prov 22:22-23 : 22 Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court, 23 for the LORD will plead their case and will rob the life those who are robbing them.
- Prov 23:10-11 : 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or take over the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.
- Hos 4:1-2 : 1 The Lord’s Covenant Lawsuit against the Nation Israel Listen to the LORD’s message, you Israelites! For the LORD has a covenant lawsuit against the people of Israel. For there is neither faithfulness nor loyalty in the land, nor do they acknowledge God. 2 There is only cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and adultery. They resort to violence and bloodshed.
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14The LORD comes to pronounce judgment on the leaders of his people and their officials. He says,“It is you who have ruined the vineyard! You have stashed in your houses what you have stolen from the poor.
15Why do you crush my people and grind the faces of the poor?” The Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies has spoken.
- Ps 9:7-93 verses78%
7But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.
8He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.
9Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.
- Ps 7:6-83 verses77%
6Stand up angrily, LORD! Rise up with raging fury against my enemies! Wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them!
7The countries are assembled all around you; take once more your rightful place over them!
8The LORD judges the nations. Vindicate me, LORD, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!
- Ps 82:1-33 verses76%
1A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.
2He says,“How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked?(Selah)
3Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!
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23Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!
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14For the LORD vindicates his people, and has compassion on his servants.
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13before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.
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19Rise up, LORD! Don’t let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!
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9before the LORD! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.
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17then both parties to the controversy must stand before the LORD, that is, before the priests and judges who will be in office in those days.
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12Let the nations be roused and let them go up to the valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit in judgment on all the surrounding nations.
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12Oppressors treat my people cruelly; creditors rule over them. My people’s leaders mislead them; they give you confusing directions.
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2Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.
- Mic 6:1-22 verses73%
1The Lord Demands Justice, not Ritual Listen to what the LORD says:“Get up! Defend yourself before the mountains! Present your case before the hills!”
2Hear the LORD’s accusation, you mountains, you enduring foundations of the earth! For the LORD has a case against his people; he has a dispute with Israel!
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18You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.
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2to keep the poor from getting fair treatment, and to deprive the oppressed among my people of justice, so they can steal what widows own, and loot what belongs to orphans.
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4He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.
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6He told the judges,“Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the LORD, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.
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6He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.
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6The LORD does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.
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9Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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1If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.
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22For the LORD, our ruler, the LORD, our commander, the LORD, our king– he will deliver us.
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23for the LORD will plead their case and will rob the life those who are robbing them.
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5The LORD is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.
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11for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.
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35to deprive a person of his rights in the presence of the Most High,
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36The LORD will judge his people, and will change his plans concerning his servants; when he sees that their power has disappeared, and that no one is left, whether confined or set free.
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8Appeal to a Higher Court If a matter is too difficult for you to judge– bloodshed, legal claim, or assault– matters of controversy in your villages– you must leave there and go up to the place the LORD your God chooses.
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4Pay attention to me, my people! Listen to me, my people! For I will issue a decree, I will make my justice a light to the nations.
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10Say among the nations,“The LORD reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly.”
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1By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!
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7Now take your positions, so I may confront you before the LORD regarding all the LORD’s just actions toward you and your ancestors.
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59You have seen the wrong done to me, O LORD; pronounce judgment on my behalf!
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3Look, the LORD is coming out of his dwelling place! He will descend and march on the earth’s mountaintops!
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2who serve in the LORD’s temple, in the courts of the temple of our God.
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4He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.
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31The sounds of battle will resound to the ends of the earth. For the LORD will bring charges against the nations. He will pass judgment on all humankind and will hand the wicked over to be killed in war.’ The LORD so affirms it!
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13All the men of Judah were standing before the LORD, along with their infants, wives, and children.
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4For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.
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1The Lord Challenges the Nations“Listen to me in silence, you coastlands! Let the nations find renewed strength! Let them approach and then speak; let us come together for debate!
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9when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth.(Selah)