Bible Verses About Justice and Mercy

What does the Lord require? Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly. Scripture on God's heart for the poor and the call to righteousness. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about justice and mercy?

What does the Lord require? Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly. Scripture on God's heart for the poor and the call to righteousness.

5 Bible Verses About Justice and mercy (KJV)

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

Micah 6:8 KJV Read Micah chapter 6 →

“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”

Amos 5:24 KJV Read Amos chapter 5 →

“Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”

Proverbs 31:9 KJV Read Proverbs chapter 31 →

“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”

Isaiah 1:17 KJV Read Isaiah chapter 1 →

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”

Luke 4:18 KJV Read Luke chapter 4 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Justice and mercy in the Bible

What does the Bible say about justice and mercy?
What does the Lord require? Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly. Scripture on God's heart for the poor and the call to righteousness. Key KJV passages: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, Proverbs 31:9, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18.
What are the best Bible verses about justice and mercy?
The most important KJV passages on justice and mercy include: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, Proverbs 31:9, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about justice and mercy?
The Bible addresses justice and mercy throughout both Testaments. Key references include Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, Proverbs 31:9, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about justice and mercy?
New Testament scriptures on justice and mercy: Luke 4:18. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about justice and mercy?
Old Testament scriptures on justice and mercy: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, Proverbs 31:9, Isaiah 1:17. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about justice and mercy?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on justice and mercy at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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