Category Archives: justice

hand washing cow

hand washing cow Deuteronomy 21:1-9 (JDV) Deuteronomy 21:1 “If a murder victim is found lying in a field in the land Yahveh your God is giving you to take possession of, and it is not known who killed him, Deuteronomy … Continue reading

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doggedly pursue justice

  doggedly pursue justice Deuteronomy 16:18 “Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns Yahveh your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with ethical judgment. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show … Continue reading

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his chosen sword

his chosen sword Deuteronomy 9:4 When Yahveh your God pushes them away before you, do not say in your heart, and this is what you say: ‘Yahveh brought me in to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.’ … Continue reading

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when justice is too much

  Psalm 38:3-8 Psalm 38:3 There is no soundness in my body because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. Psalm 38:4 For my violations have flooded over my head; they are a … Continue reading

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on their way out

  Psalm 37:35-36 Psalm 37:35 I have seen a wicked, violent person well-rooted, like a flourishing native tree. Psalm 37:36 Then I passed by and noticed he was gone; I searched for him, but he could not be found. on … Continue reading

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giving up my rage

  Psalm 37:8-9 Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be furious – it can only bring harm Psalm 37:9 because evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in Yahveh will inherit … Continue reading

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20181011

Psalms 10:16-18 16 Yahveh is King forever and ever; the nations will be destroyed from his land. 17 Yahveh, you have heard what the humble are asking; you will strengthen their hearts. You will listen carefully, 18 doing justice for … Continue reading

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20181010

Psalms 10:14-15 14 But you yourself have been watching trouble and grief, observing it in order to take the matter into your hands. The helpless one is entrusting himself to you; you are a helper of the fatherless. 15 Break … Continue reading

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20181009

Psalms 10:11-13 11 He says to himself, “God has forgotten; he has hidden his face and will never see.” 12 Rise up, Yahveh God! Lift up your hand. Do not forget the miserable ones. 13 Why has the wicked person … Continue reading

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20181006

Psalms 10:2-4 2 Arrogantly the wicked ones stalk their victims; let them be caught in the traps they have dreamed up. 3 Because the wicked one brags about his own lusts; the one who is greedy curses and despises Yahveh. … Continue reading

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