Zechariah 7:9

New Living Translation

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Cross References

2 Samuel 9:7

“Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!”

Job 31:20

did they not praise me for providing wool clothing to keep them warm?

Job 6:14

“One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.

Proverbs 21:3

The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.

Jeremiah 21:12

This is what the Lord says to the dynasty of David: “‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins.

Jeremiah 22:3

This is what the Lord says: Be fair-minded and just. Do what is right! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Quit your evil deeds! Do not mistreat foreigners, orphans, and widows. Stop murdering the innocent!

Jeremiah 7:23

This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’

Jeremiah 7:5

But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice;

Ezekiel 18:8

He grants loans without interest, stays away from injustice, is honest and fair when judging others,

Ezekiel 45:9

“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Enough, you princes of Israel! Stop your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. Quit robbing and cheating my people out of their land. Stop expelling them from their homes, says the Sovereign Lord.

Hosea 12:7

But no, the people are like crafty merchants selling from dishonest scales— they love to cheat.

Leviticus 19:15

“Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.

Amos 5:24

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.

Micah 6:8

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

Zechariah 7:7

Isn’t this the same message the Lord proclaimed through the prophets in years past when Jerusalem and the towns of Judah were bustling with people, and the Negev and the foothills of Judah were well populated?’”

Zechariah 7:8

Then this message came to Zechariah from the Lord:

Matthew 23:23

“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

Luke 11:42

“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

John 7:24

Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.”

John 7:51

“Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?” he asked.

Deuteronomy 22:1

“If you see your neighbor’s ox or sheep or goat wandering away, don’t ignore your responsibility. Take it back to its owner.