Zechariah 7:9
This is what the Lord says. Judge fairly and truthfully. Show mercy and kindness to one another.
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8The Lord Almighty sent another message to me.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15Don't be a corrupt judge. Don't show favoritism to the poor or to the rich. Judge others fairly.
Deuteronomy 10:18He makes sure that orphans and widows receive justice, and he loves the foreigners, providing them with food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 16:18Choose judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town that the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.
Psalms 82:2How long will you make unfair judgments and show favoritism to the wicked? Selah.
Proverbs 21:3Doing what's right and fair pleases the Lord more than sacrifices.
Jeremiah 7:5If you sincerely change your ways and do what's right, if you treat each other fairly,
Matthew Henry on Zechariah 7:9-14
Wilful Disobedience of Israel; Consequences of Disobedience. ( b. c. 520.) 8 And the word of the Lord came unto Zechariah, saying, 9 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: 10 And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart. 11 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. 12… Read the whole commentary →