Old Testament · Prophecy
Zechariah 7:9
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Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:
About Zechariah 7:9
Zechariah 7:9 from Zechariah speaks directly to What the Bible Says About Justice and What the Bible Says About Social Justice, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the prophecy literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Deuteronomy 16:20
“That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”
- Psalms 82:3
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”
- Proverbs 21:15
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
- Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”
- Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
How to Apply Zechariah 7:9
Study Zechariah 7:9 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Zechariah. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of What the Bible Says About Justice. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.