Which other scriptures emphasize God's justice and protection for the righteous? Psalm 75:10—A Snapshot of Divine Justice • “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.” • God personally acts: He brings down the arrogant and lifts up those who honor Him. Justice Echoed Throughout the Psalms • Psalm 9:7-8 — “The LORD reigns forever; He has established His throne for judgment… He will judge the world with justice.” • Psalm 34:15-16 — “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous… The face of the LORD is against evildoers.” • Psalm 37:28 — “For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints; they will be preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.” • Psalm 97:10 — “Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” • Psalm 112:6-8 — “Surely he will never be shaken… He will not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.” Justice in the Prophets • Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD.” • Nahum 1:7-8 — “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. But with an overwhelming flood He will pursue His foes.” • Malachi 3:18 — “So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” Justice in the Teachings of Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 — “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake… for so they persecuted the prophets before you.” • Luke 18:7-8 — “Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? … He will see that they get justice, and quickly.” Justice in the New Testament Letters • Romans 12:19 — “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” • 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 — “God is just: He will repay with affliction those who afflict you and give relief to you who are afflicted.” • 2 Timothy 4:18 — “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.” • 1 Peter 3:12 — “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” • 2 Peter 2:9 — “The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the Day of Judgment.” Protection Promised to the Righteous • Proverbs 2:7-8 — “He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, guarding the paths of justice.” • Psalm 121:7-8 — “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul… from this time forth and forevermore.” • Romans 8:31-32 — “If God is for us, who can be against us? … How will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” • 1 John 5:18 — “We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot touch him.” Living in Light of These Promises • Trust: God’s justice is not abstract—it is active, certain, and timely. • Rest: His protection allows the righteous to live without fear, even in hostile environments. • Persevere: Because the righteous will be exalted, faithfulness today is never wasted time. |
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