Isaiah 61:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I, the LORD, love justice! But I hate robbery and injustice. My people, I solemnly promise to reward you with an eternal agreement.

Cross References

Genesis 17:7

I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God.

2 Samuel 23:5

I have ruled this way, and God will never break his promise to me. God's promise is complete and unchanging; he will always help me and give me what I hope for.

Psalm 11:7

The LORD always does right and wants justice done. Everyone who does right will see his face.

Psalm 32:8

You said to me, “I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you.

Psalm 33:5

He loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth.

Psalm 37:28

The LORD loves justice, and he won't ever desert his faithful people. He always protects them, but destroys the children of the wicked.

Psalm 45:7

You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends.

Psalm 50:5

“Call my followers together! They offered me a sacrifice, and we made an agreement.”

Psalm 62:10

Don't trust in violence or depend on dishonesty or rely on great wealth.

Psalm 99:4

You are our mighty King, a lover of fairness, who sees that justice is done everywhere in Israel.

Proverbs 3:6

Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.

Proverbs 8:20

I always do what is right,

Isaiah 28:17

Justice and fairness will be the measuring lines that help me build.” Hailstones and floods will destroy and wash away your shelter of lies.

Isaiah 30:18

The LORD God is waiting to show how kind he is and to have pity on you. The LORD always does right; he blesses those who trust him.

Isaiah 5:16

But the holy LORD God All-Powerful is praised, because he has shown who he is by bringing justice.

Isaiah 54:10

Every mountain and hill may disappear. But I will always be kind and merciful to you; I won't break my agreement to give your nation peace.

Isaiah 55:3

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

Isaiah 56:1

The LORD said: Be honest and fair! Soon I will come to save you; my saving power will be seen everywhere on earth.

Isaiah 66:22

I also promise that you will always have descendants and will never be forgotten, just as the new heavens and the new earth that I create will last for ever.

Jeremiah 9:24

If you feel you must boast, then have enough sense to boast about worshipping me, the LORD. What I like best is showing kindness, justice, and mercy to everyone on earth.

Ezekiel 16:60

But I remember the agreement I made with you when you were young, and so I will make you a promise that will last for ever.

Ezekiel 34:25

The people of Israel are my sheep, and I solemnly promise that they will live in peace. I will chase away every wild animal from the desert and the forest, so my sheep will not be afraid.

Malachi 1:13

You get so disgusted that you even make vulgar signs at me. And for an offering, you bring stolen animals or those that are crippled or sick. Should I accept these?

Matthew 23:13

You Pharisees and teachers of the Law of Moses are in for trouble! You're nothing but show-offs. You lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. You won't go in yourselves, and you keep others from going in.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

I pray that the Lord will guide you to be as loving as God and as patient as Christ.