Psalms 72:2

World English Bible (2000)

He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.

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Referenced Verses

  • Isa 32:1 : 1 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.
  • Isa 9:7 : 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
  • Isa 11:2-5 : 2 The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. 3 His delight will be in the fear of Yahweh. He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, neither decide by the hearing of his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist.
  • Isa 32:17 : 17 The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
  • Jer 33:15 : 15 In those days, and at that time, will I cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up to David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
  • Rev 19:11 : 11 I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
  • 1 Kgs 3:5-9 : 5 In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you." 6 Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I don't know how to go out or come in. 8 Your servant is in the midst of your people which you have chosen, a great people, that can't be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?" 10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
  • Job 34:19 : 19 Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.
  • Ps 12:5 : 5 "Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."
  • Ps 45:6-7 : 6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
  • Ps 72:12-14 : 12 For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper. 13 He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. 14 He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.
  • Ps 82:3-4 : 3 "Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."

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    1 God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.

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    8 He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.

  • Ps 72:3-4
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    3 The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.

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    9 Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

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    14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

  • Ps 7:8
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    8 Yahweh administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, Yahweh, according to my righteousness, and to my integrity that is in me.

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    3 "Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

    4 Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."

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    4 but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.

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    6 he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun.

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    9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."

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    4 The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

  • Exod 23:6
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    6 "You shall not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.

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    6 Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed.

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    13 before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.

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    4 Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.

  • Jer 22:16
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    16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Wasn't this to know me? says Yahweh.

  • Deut 16:18
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    18 You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which Yahweh your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.

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    2 When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly.

  • Ps 72:12
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    12 For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.

  • Ps 50:4
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    4 He calls to the heavens above, to the earth, that he may judge his people:

  • Isa 3:13-14
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    13 Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.

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    2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

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    6 The heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah.

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    10 Say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.

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    6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. Yahweh, you preserve man and animal.

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    11 so that men shall say, "Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth." For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

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    6 He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth.

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    15 For judgment will return to righteousness. All the upright in heart shall follow it.

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    14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.

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    27 Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and her converts with righteousness.

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    5 Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

  • Job 36:6
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    6 He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.

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    1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and [the judges] judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;

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    137 You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

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    24 Vindicate me, Yahweh my God, according to your righteousness. Don't let them gloat over me.

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    23 then hear from heaven, and do, and judge your servants, bringing retribution to the wicked, to bring his way on his own head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.

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    11 Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.