Jeremiah 22:15

The Passion Translation

Does it make you a king just because you build a finer house of cedar than others? Your father lived a satisfying life, yet he dispensed justice and righteousness— and because of this, all went well with him.

Cross References

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 21:3

It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.

Proverbs 25:5

And if you purge corruption from the kingdom, a king’s reign will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:4

A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people. But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.

Proverbs 31:9

Be a righteous king, judging on behalf of the poor and interceding for those most in need.

Isaiah 3:10

Yet reassure the righteous; it will go well with them! They will fully enjoy the reward of their deeds.

Isaiah 33:16

they will live safely on the heights and make their safe place the mountain strongholds, with bread in steady supply and water assured.”

Isaiah 9:7

Great and vast is his dominion. He will bring immeasurable peace and prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom to establish and uphold it by promoting justice and righteousness from this time forward and forevermore. The marvelous passion that the Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, has for his people will ensure that it is finished!

Jeremiah 21:12

royal family of David. Here is what Yahweh says to you: Each new day, make sure that justice is done and rescue those who have been robbed from the power of their oppressor, or my wrath will go forth like an unquenchable fire on account of their evil deeds.

Jeremiah 22:18

Therefore, Yahweh says to you, Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: “No one will cry at your funeral or say, ‘How terrible! How sad!’ No one will weep for you or say, ‘How sad! Why did his majesty have to die?’

Jeremiah 22:3

Yahweh says to you: Be concerned for justice and righteousness. Rescue the one who is robbed from his oppressor. Do not exploit or mistreat the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. Stop the violence and do not shed the blood of the innocent in this place.

Jeremiah 23:5

“Listen to me! I, the Lord, promise you that a time is coming when I will raise up a righteous Branch, who will sprout from David’s lineage. He will rule as their King, and his reign will prosper with wisdom and understanding. He will succeed in bringing justice and righteousness to all.

Jeremiah 42:6

Whether we like it or not, we will obey Yahweh our God to whom we have asked you to pray. We know that all will go well with us if we obey the voice of Yahweh our God.”

Jeremiah 7:5

For if you truly change your ways and start living right, if you deal justly with one another,

Luke 11:41

If you free your heart of greed, show compassion and true generosity to the poor, you will have more than clean hands; you will be clean within.

Acts 2:46

Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God.