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“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.” quote by Bible
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“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.”

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Source Bible: Book of Isaiah, Chapter 5, Verse 6 (Hebrew Bible)

The passage urges justice and compassion, warning that neglecting the poor leads to divine displeasure.

In simple terms: Be fair and care for the needy.

Key Takeaway

Treat others with justice and kindness.

Themes

justice compassion social responsibility

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

prophetic moral

When to use this quote

  • community leadership
  • policy making
  • charitable work

Key Concepts

theology ethics prophecy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true justice look like today?
  • How can we balance law and mercy?
A Different Perspective

Human societies often struggle to prioritize the poor.

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