Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. Cross References Psalm 22:12 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. Psalm 58:1 Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men? Psalm 58:2 No, in your hearts you devise injustice; with your hands you mete out violence on the earth. Psalm 119:126 It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law. Isaiah 1:21 See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers! Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. Isaiah 59:12 For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: Isaiah 59:14 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? Ezekiel 9:9 He replied, "The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, 'The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.' Treasury of Scripture Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment does never go forth: for the wicked does compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceeds. the law. Psalm 11:3 Psalm 119:126 Mark 7:9 for. 1 Kings 21:13 Job 21:7 Psalm 22:16 wrong. Exodus 23:2,6 Deuteronomy 16:19 Ezekiel 9:9 |