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Genesis 18:25

Contemporary English Version 1995

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

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Does God All-Powerful stand in the way of justice?

We know God doesn't reject an innocent person or help a sinner.

Everyone will say, “It's true! Good people are rewarded. God does indeed rule the earth with justice.”

The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

You judge the earth. Come and help us! Pay back those proud people for what they have done.

After all, Christ will judge each of us for the good or the bad that we do while living in these bodies.

Then everyone will once again see the difference between those who obey me by doing right and those who reject me by doing wrong.

Let them worship the Lord! He is coming to judge everyone on the earth, and he will be honest and fair.

Whenever I complain to you, Lord, you are always fair. But now I have questions about your justice. Why is life easy for sinners? Why are they successful?

I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, while criminals live and prosper.

Here you will find all of God's dearest children, whose names are written in heaven. And you will find God himself, who judges everyone. Here also are the spirits of those good people who have been made perfect.

Wouldn't you spare the city if there are only 50 good people in it?

and others became judges. I gave these judges the following instructions: When you settle legal cases, your decisions must be fair. It doesn't matter if the case is between two Israelites, or between an Israelite and a foreigner living in your community.

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who shows up in your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

I haven't done anything to you, but it's certainly wrong of you to start a war. I pray that the Lord will show whether Israel or Ammon is in the right.

So do your work in honor of him and know that he won't allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.

You have always been fair when you punished us for our sins.

If any of you are smart, you will listen and learn that God All-Powerful does what is right.

So I told myself that God has set a time and a place for everything. He will judge everyone, both the wicked and the good.

I prayed, “Lord All-Powerful, you always do what is right, and you know every thought. So I trust you to help me and to take revenge.”

You people of Israel accuse me of being unfair! But listen—I'm not unfair; you are!

But the two men bowed down and prayed, “Our God, you gave these people life. Why would you punish everyone here when only one man has sinned?”

Then every tree in the forest will sing joyful songs to the Lord. He is coming to judge all people on earth.

Whenever your enemies refuse to change their ways, you sharpen your sword and string your bow.

The heavens announce, “God is the judge, and he is always honest.”

The earth trembles, and its people shake; you alone keep its foundations firm.




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