Quotes about Justice
“What is this deed you have done?” Joseph declared. “Do you not know that a man like me can surely divine the truth?”
— Genesis 44:15
But Joseph replied, “Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace.”
— Genesis 44:17
Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.
— Genesis 49:16
But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
— Genesis 50:19
After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand.
— Exodus 2:12
The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?”
— Exodus 2:13
But the man replied, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you planning to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “This thing I have done has surely become known.”
— Exodus 2:14
The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”
— Exodus 12:49
You stretched out Your right hand, and the earth swallowed them up.
— Exodus 15:12
The next day Moses took his seat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening.
— Exodus 18:13
“Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.”
— Exodus 18:16
Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.
— Exodus 18:19