God is Just Bible Verses

The following Bible verses teach us that God is just. God is moral, and establishes a system of morality that is equitable and fair. Justice is an innate part of God's character. He cannot help but be just, any more than he can help but be good. It is not something he has to strive for or work at - it is simply a part of his nature.

God's justice can be seen throughout the Bible. Moses reminds us that all God's work is perfect, and all His ways are just (Deuteronomy 32:4). The Psalmist reminds us that righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's rule (Psalm 89:14). The apostle Paul teaches us that God is impartial, repaying each person according to what they have done (Romans 2:6). 

God loves justice, and teaches his followers to uphold justice, fairness, and equity (Micah 6:8). When we live in a way that is just and fair, we are following in God's footsteps. We are imitating his character, and showing others that we are his disciples. As we do this, we reflect his glory and bring him honor.

God is a just judge, and he always gives to each person what they deserve. This means that he is not swayed by personal preferences or partiality. He does not play favorites.

One day, Jesus will return to judge the nations. The Bible encourages us to examine our lives in light of God's impending judgment. "The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed" (Acts 17:30-31). We would be wise to heed this warning.

As you think about the justice of God, ask yourself this question: am I living in a way that is just and fair? If you are not sure, take a moment to examine your heart. Are you always looking out for yourself, or are you also looking out for the good of others? Are you quick to judge others, or are you quick to forgive? Are you always trying to get ahead, or are you content with what you have?

The way we answer these questions will reveal something about the condition of our hearts. The following Bible verses will help to quicken our hearts and renew our minds as we remember that God is just, and He desires for us to reflect His justice in the world. 

God is Just

Deuteronomy 32:4

The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.

1 Kings 3:28

And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.

Job 34:12

It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.

Job 37:23

The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power; justice and abundant righteousness he will not violate.

Psalm 51:4

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.

Psalms 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Psalm 98:8-9

Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

Psalm 140:12

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy.

Isaiah 5:16

But the Lord of hosts is exalted in justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy in righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 30:18

Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.

Isaiah 45:21

And there is no other god besides me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none besides me.

Ezekiel 18:29-32

Yet the Israelites say, “The way of the Lord is not just.” Are my ways unjust, people of Israel? Is it not your ways that are unjust? Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!

Ezekiel 45:8-9

And my princes shall no more oppress my people, but they shall let the house of Israel have the land according to their tribes. Thus says the Lord God, “Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people,” declares the Lord God.

Zephaniah 3:5

The Lord within her is righteous; he does no injustice; every morning he shows forth his justice; each dawn he does not fail; but the unjust knows no shame.

Luke 18:7

Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?

Acts 17:30-31

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.

God loves Justice

Psalm 33:4-5

For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.

Isaiah 61:8

For I, the Lord, love justice, I hate robbery in the burnt offering; and I will faithfully give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.

Amos 5:24

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

God is Impartial

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.

2 Chronicles 19:7

Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the LORD our God, or partiality or taking bribes.

Jeremiah 32:19

Great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

Romans 2:6-11

God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”

To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 

There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 

For God does not show favoritism.

Colossians 3:25

For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.

1 Peter 1:17

Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.