Jeremiah 21:12
Descendants of David, this is what the Lord says: Make sure you judge fairly every day. Protect those who are being unjustly treated from those corrupt people, otherwise because of their evil actions my anger will blaze out like fire that can't be put out.
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11In addition tell the royal family of the king of Judah to listen to the Lord's message:
Cross References
Leviticus 26:28then I will take action against you in a rage of fury, and I will punish you myself seven times over for your sins.
2 Samuel 8:15David ruled over all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
Psalms 72:1God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.
Psalms 82:2How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah.
Psalms 101:8I work every day to silence the wicked in the land, to rid the city of the Lord of all who do evil.
Proverbs 31:8Speak up for those who have no voice, for the rights of those marginalized by society.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 21:9-14
Answer to Zedekiah's Message; Advice to the King and the People. ( b. c. 590.) 8 And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord ; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death. 9 He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey. 10 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →