"Justice"

Scriptures - Zechariah 8:11-17 and 1 Peter 3:13-17 from The Common English Bible

Zechariah 8:11-17

¹¹ But now, unlike those earlier days, I'll be with the few remaining among this people, says the LORD of heavenly forces. 

¹² The seed is healthy: the vine will give its fruit. The land will give its produce; the heavens will give its dew. I will give the remnant of this people all these things. 

¹³ Just as you were a curse among the nations, house of Judah and house of Israel, so now I will deliver you; you will be a blessing. Don't fear, but be strong. 

¹⁴ The LORD of heavenly forces proclaims: Just as I planned evil against you when your ancestors angered me, says the LORD of heavenly forces, and did not relent, ¹⁵ so now I have changed course and again plan to do good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don't be afraid. 

¹⁶ These are the things you should do: Speak the truth to each other; make truthful, just, and peaceable decisions within your gates. 

¹⁷ Don't plan evil for each other. Don't adore swearing falsely, for all of these are things that I hate, says the LORD. 

1st Peter 3: 13-17

¹³ Who will harm you if you are zealous for good? 

¹⁴ But happy are you, even if you suffer because of righteousness! Don't be terrified or upset by them. 

¹⁵ Instead, regard Christ as holy in your hearts. Whenever anyone asks you to speak of your hope, be ready to defend it. 

¹⁶ Yet do this with respectful humility, maintaining a good conscience. Act in this way so that those who malign your good lifestyle in Christ may be ashamed when they slander you. 

¹⁷ It is better to suffer for doing good (if this could possibly be God's will) than for doing evil.