The God of Israel has said, the Rock of Israel has spoken to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, he who rules in the fear of God—
Psalm 72:2 - Tree of Life Version May he judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor ones with justice. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with judgment. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let him judge and govern Your people with righteousness, and Your poor and afflicted ones with judgment and justice. American Standard Version (1901) He will judge thy people with righteousness, And thy poor with justice. Common English Bible Let him judge your people with righteousness and your poor ones with justice. Catholic Public Domain Version But my feet were nearly moved; my steps had nearly slipped. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But my feet were almost moved; my steps had well nigh slipped. |
The God of Israel has said, the Rock of Israel has spoken to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, he who rules in the fear of God—
Blessed be Adonai your God, who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. It is because of Adonai’s everlasting love for Israel that He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.”
When all Israel heard of the verdict that the king had given, they were in awe of the king. For they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
As for my son Solomon, give him a whole heart to keep Your mitzvot, Your decrees and Your statutes, and to fulfill them all and to build the Temple for which I have made provision.”
Who shows no partiality before princes, and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.
They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”
If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness and princes will rule in justice.
The result of righteousness will be shalom and the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
In those days and at that time, I will cause a Branch of Righteousness to spring up for David, and He will execute justice and righteousness in the land.
“I will seek the lost, bring back the stray, bind up the broken and strengthen the sick. But the fat and the strong I will destroy—I will tend them with justice.
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The One riding on it is called Faithful and True, and He judges and makes war in righteousness.