Isaiah 16:5

The Passion Translation

Then a government of unfailing love will be established, with a faithful king in the tabernacle of David, passionate for justice and swift to do what is right.

Cross References

Psalm 85:10

Your mercy and your truth have married each other. Your righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalm 89:14

Your glorious throne rests on a foundation of righteousness and just verdicts. Grace and truth are the attendants who go before you.

Psalm 96:13

For here he comes, the Lord God, and he’s ready to judge the world. He will do what’s right and can be trusted to always do what’s fair.

Psalm 98:9

Look! Here he comes! The Lord and judge of all the earth! He’s coming to make things right and to do it fair and square. And everyone will see that he does all things well!

Psalm 99:4

A lover of justice is our mighty King; he is right in all his ways. He insists on being fair to all, promoting true justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 20:28

Good leadership is built on love and truth, for kindness and integrity are what keep leaders in their position of trust.

Proverbs 29:14

The best insurance for a leader’s longevity is to demonstrate justice for the poor.

Isaiah 33:22

The Lord Yahweh is our Judge, our Lawgiver, and our King; he will save us completely!

Isaiah 55:4

See! I made him a witness to the nations, an example of leadership, as prince and commander of peoples.”

Daniel 7:14

Then the Ancient of Days conferred upon him dominion, glory, and kingship. People of every nation and language group worshiped him. His dominion is everlasting and will never pass away, and his kingdom will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:27

Then the Most High will give to his holy ones the kingdom and the dominion and the grandeur of all the kingdoms on earth. All rulers and authorities will serve and obey him, for his kingdom is everlasting.”