Verse 17

Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely Righteous One,

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 23:3 : 3 The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
• Job 40:8 : 8 Would you indeed annul my justice? Would you declare me guilty so that you might be right?
• Gen 18:25 : 25 Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”
• 2 Sam 19:21 : 21 Abishai son of Zeruiah replied,“For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the LORD’s anointed!”
• Job 1:22 : 22 In all this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with moral impropriety.
• Rom 3:5-7 : 5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he?(I am speaking in human terms.) 6 Absolutely not! For otherwise how could God judge the world? 7 For if by my lie the truth of God enhances his glory, why am I still actually being judged as a sinner?
• Rom 9:14 : 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!