Which other scriptures emphasize God's justice similar to Psalm 28:4? Psalm 28:4 — A Snapshot of Divine Justice “Repay them according to their deeds and for their evil works; repay them according to the work of their hands; bring back upon them what they deserve.” David appeals to the Lord’s perfect justice—confidence that God will requite wrongdoers exactly in line with their actions. Echoes in the Law and Wisdom Writings • Deuteronomy 32:4 — “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice.” • Job 34:11 — “For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; He brings upon him what his conduct deserves.” • Psalm 62:12 — “For You will repay each man according to his deeds.” • Proverbs 24:12 — “Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?” • Proverbs 11:21 — “Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.” Justice Celebrated in the Psalms • Psalm 9:7-8 — “He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.” • Psalm 94:1-2 — “O LORD, God of vengeance… Rise up, O Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve.” • Psalm 96:13 — “He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.” Prophetic Affirmations • Isaiah 30:18 — “For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.” • Isaiah 61:8 — “For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and injustice; I will faithfully reward My people.” • Jeremiah 17:10 — “I, the LORD, search the heart and test the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.” • Nahum 1:2-3 — “The LORD is avenging… He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” • Zephaniah 3:5 — “Morning by morning He renders His judgments; every dawn He does not fail.” New Testament Continuity • Matthew 16:27 — “The Son of Man will come… and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.” • Romans 2:5-6 — “God ‘will repay each one according to his deeds.’” • Galatians 6:7 — “God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.” • 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 — “It is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you.” • Hebrews 10:30 — “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.” • 1 Peter 1:17 — “The Father… judges each one’s work impartially.” • Revelation 22:12 — “My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” Key Takeaways • God’s justice is consistent throughout Scripture: He repays every deed, righteous or wicked. • His judgments are perfectly equitable—never excessive, never deficient. • Confidence in divine justice frees God’s people from personal vengeance and fuels steadfast hope. |
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