Ezekiel, 22
27. Her princes in the midst thereof [are] like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, [and] to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
27. Her princes in the midst thereof [are] like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, [and] to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
Ezekiel 22 deals with corruption and sins committed by the leaders and the people of Jerusalem. The verses selected below are related to divine justice and the judgment of sinners:
Amos 5:24: "Run justice like a river, and righteousness, like a perennial stream!" This verse highlights the importance of justice and righteousness, suggesting that they should flow freely and be constant as a river or perennial riberate.
Jeremiah 7:5-6: "For you are really amended your conduct and your actions; you are very practicing justice between each and your neighbor; if you do not oppress the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow, nor spill innocent blood. In this place, no other gods are followed for your evil; " This verse emphasizes the importance of justice and kindness to others and warns of the punishment of following other gods.
Psalm 106:3: "Blessed are those who observe the law, which practices justice at all times." This verse celebrates those who practice justice at all times, suggesting that they will be blessed by God.
Proverbs 21:15: "To do justice is joy to the righteous, but astonishment for those who practice iniquity." This verse suggests that those who practice justice find joy in this, while those who practice iniquity are surprised by justice.
Isaiah 3:11: "Woe to the wicked! It will barely; for what your hands have done to you." This verse points out that the wicked will be punished for their bad deeds and suggests that they will suffer the consequences of what they did.
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