Quotes about Fairness
Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
- Proverbs 20:10
Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
- Proverbs 20:23
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- Proverbs 21:3
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
- Proverbs 22:22
If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
- Proverbs 22:27
These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
- Proverbs 24:23
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- Proverbs 28:3
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
- Proverbs 28:21
A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
- Proverbs 29:14
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
- Proverbs 29:26
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
- Proverbs 29:27
lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
- Proverbs 31:5