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justice

Meaning of “justice”

The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

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28 occurrences28 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 18:19

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Psalms 82:3
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 82:3 · retained source text

Defend the poore and fatherlesse: doe iustice to the afflicted and needie.

1611 marginal noteHeb. iudge.

Psalms 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
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1611 witness · Psalms 89:14 · retained source text

Iustice and iudgement are the habitation of thy throne: mercie and trueth shall goe before thy face.

1611 marginal noteOr, establishment.

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