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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Equity</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/equity.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/8-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/equity.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Equity</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/equitably.htm" title="Equitably">◄</a> Equity <a href="/topical/e/equity_and_fairness.htm" title="Equity and Fairness">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b> <br>Equity, in a biblical context, refers to fairness, justice, and impartiality in judgment and behavior. It is the quality of being fair and just, ensuring that all individuals are treated with righteousness and without favoritism. The concept of equity is deeply rooted in the character of God and His expectations for human conduct.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The Bible frequently addresses the theme of equity, emphasizing its importance in both divine and human interactions. In the Old Testament, equity is often associated with God's righteous nature and His desire for justice among His people.<br><br>· <b><a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Proverbs 2:9</a> :</b> "Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path." This verse highlights the connection between wisdom and the ability to understand and practice equity. It suggests that a life guided by divine wisdom will naturally lead to fair and just actions.<br><br>· <b><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a> :</b> "He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity." Here, equity is portrayed as a fundamental aspect of God's judgment. It reassures believers that God's judgments are fair and impartial, reflecting His perfect justice.<br><br>· <b><a href="/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3</a> :</b> "To receive instruction in wise living, in righteousness, justice, and equity." This passage underscores the importance of learning and applying principles of equity as part of a wise and godly life.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>Equity is a reflection of God's character and His expectations for human behavior. It is an essential component of biblical justice, which goes beyond legalistic adherence to laws and encompasses a broader sense of moral and ethical fairness. In the Bible, equity is not merely a legal principle but a moral imperative that guides interpersonal relationships and societal structures.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>Believers are called to emulate God's equity in their daily lives. This involves treating others with fairness, avoiding partiality, and ensuring justice in all dealings. The call to equity challenges Christians to advocate for the marginalized and to work towards systems and structures that reflect God's just and equitable nature.<br><br>· <b><a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1</a> :</b> "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism." This New Testament exhortation reinforces the call to equity by warning against partiality, particularly in the context of the Christian community.<br><br><b>Equity in Leadership and Governance:</b> <br>Biblical leaders are often judged by their commitment to equity. Kings and rulers in the Bible are expected to govern with fairness and justice, reflecting God's own rule.<br><br>· <b><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> :</b> "But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide with fairness for the meek of the earth." This messianic prophecy highlights the ideal of a ruler who embodies perfect equity, serving as a model for all leaders.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the Bible does not use the term "equity" as frequently as "justice" or "righteousness," the concept is integral to the biblical understanding of God's nature and His expectations for humanity. Through the practice of equity, believers demonstrate their commitment to living out the values of the Kingdom of God, ensuring that their actions reflect the fairness and justice that God Himself embodies.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Equality of rights; impartiality; fairness in determination of conflicting claims; natural justice or right; the giving, or desiring to give, to each man his due, according to reason, and the law of God to man.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) An equitable claim; an equity of redemption; as, an equity to a settlement, or wife's equity, etc.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A system of jurisprudence, supplemental to law, properly so called, and complemental of it.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EQUITY</span><p>ek'-wi-ti:<br><br>Is synonymous with "uprightness," which is found in <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-14.htm">Isaiah 59:14</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Malachi 2:6</a> in place of the King James Version "equity." <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-21.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:21</a> has "skilfulness" and the Revised Version, margin "success" for the King James Version "equity." The context favors this translation of kishron, which is derived from kasher, "to succeed."<br><br>Equity is the spirit of the law behind the letter; justice is the application of the spirit of equity; honesty is the general everyday use of justice or fairness, equity being the interior or abstract ideal. The Court of Equity overrides the Court of Common Law, deciding not upon terms, but the spirit of the deed.<br><br>M. O. Evans<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1932.htm"><span class="l">1932. epieikeia -- fairness, gentleness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1932 ("true <b>equity</b>") is a "sweet reasonableness" that knows when to "relax the<br> requirements concern ing others . . to carry out the of the law" (GR <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1932.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1933.htm"><span class="l">1933. epieikes -- seemly, equitable, yielding</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1933 (an adjective, derived from 1909 , ", fitting" and , "equitable, fair"; also<br> see the noun-form, 1932 , "<b>equity</b>-justice") -- properly, ; "gentle" in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1933.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1343.htm"><span class="l">1343. dikaiosune -- righteousness, justice</span></a> <br><b>...</b> righteousness. From dikaios; <b>equity</b> (of character or act); specially (Christian)<br> justification -- righteousness. see GREEK dikaios. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1343.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2471.htm"><span class="l">2471. isotes -- equality</span></a> <br><b>...</b> equality. Likeness (in condition or proportion); by implication, <b>equity</b> --<br> equal(-ity). (isotes) -- 1 Occurrence. (isoteta) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2471.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4339.htm"><span class="l">4339. meshar -- evenness, uprightness, <b>equity</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 4338, 4339. meshar. 4340 . evenness, uprightness, <b>equity</b>. Transliteration:<br> meshar Phonetic Spelling: (may-shawr') Short Definition: <b>equity</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4339.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5229.htm"><span class="l">5229. nekochah -- <b>equity</b>, right thing, uprightness</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>equity</b>, right thing, uprightness. Transliteration: nekochah Phonetic Spelling:<br> (nek-o-khaw') Short Definition: <b>equity</b>. <b>...</b> <b>equity</b>, right thing, uprightness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5229.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4334.htm"><span class="l">4334. mishor -- a level place, uprightness</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2), plateau* (1), uprightness (3). <b>equity</b>, even place, plain, righteously,<br> made straight, uprightness. Or miyshor {mee-shore'}; from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4334.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3788.htm"><span class="l">3788. kishron -- skill, success</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>equity</b>, good, right. From kasher; success, advantage -- <b>equity</b>, good, right. see<br> HEBREW kasher. 3787, 3788. kishron. 3789 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3788.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm"><span class="l">3477. yashar -- straight, right</span></a><br><b>...</b> upright (1). convenient, <b>equity</b>, just, well-pleased, righteous, straight, most<br> uprightly,. From yashar; straight (literally or figuratively <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3477.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3476.htm"><span class="l">3476. yosher -- straightness, uprightness</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>equity</b>, meet, right, uprightness. From yashar; the right -- <b>equity</b>, meet, right,<br> upright(-ness). see HEBREW yashar. 3475, 3476. yosher. 3477 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3476.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm"><span class="l">6664. tsedeq -- rightness, righteousness</span></a><br><b>...</b> From tsadaq; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) <b>equity</b> or<br> (figuratively) prosperity -- X even, (X that which is altogether) just(-ice), (( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6664.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7189.htm"><span class="l">7189. qoshet -- truth</span></a><br><b>...</b> truth Or qosht {kosht}; from an unused root meaning to balance; <b>equity</b> (as evenly<br> weighed), ie Reality -- truth. 7188, 7189. qoshet. 7189a . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7189.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_epikeia_or_equity_two.htm"><span class="l">Of "Epikeia" or <b>Equity</b> (Two Articles)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF "EPIKEIA" OR <b>EQUITY</b> (TWO ARTICLES). We must now consider "epikeia," under which<br> head there are two points of inquiry: (1) Whether "epikeia" is a virtue? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of epikeia or equity two.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_xv_of_folly_wisdom_piety.htm"><span class="l">Of Folly, Wisdom, Piety, <b>Equity</b>, and Justice.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. XV."Of Folly, Wisdom,<br> Piety, <b>Equity</b>, and Justice. But the reason on account of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xv of folly wisdom piety.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/psalm_9_part_2_the.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 9 Part 2 the Wisdom and <b>Equity</b> of Providence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 9 PART 2 The wisdom and <b>equity</b> of Providence.<br> v.12ff CM. The wisdom and <b>equity</b> of Providence. PAUSE. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 9 part 2 the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_xvii_of_the_equity_wisdom.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Equity</b>, Wisdom, and Foolishness of Christians.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. XVII."Of the <b>Equity</b>, Wisdom,<br> and Foolishness of Christians. I have explained the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xvii of the equity wisdom.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/hymn_38_part_2_the.htm"><span class="l">Part 2 the Universal Law of <b>Equity</b>. Matt. 8:12</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS IN THREE BOOKS. HYMN 38 PART 2 The universal law of<br> <b>equity</b>. Matt. 8:12. LM The universal law of <b>equity</b>. Matt.8:12. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 38 part 2 the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/hymns_and_spiritual_songs/hymn_1_38_supplement_the_universal.htm"><span class="l">The Universal Law of <b>Equity</b>. Matt. 8 12</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:38. [Supplement.] The universal law of <b>equity</b>. Matt. 8. 12. <b>...</b><br> 3 How blest would every nation be, Thus rul'd by love and <b>equity</b>! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 1 38 supplement the universal.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/99_that_judgment_will_be.htm"><span class="l">That Judgment Will be According to the Times, Either of <b>Equity</b> <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Third Book. 99. That judgment will be according to the times, either of<br> <b>equity</b> before the law, or of law after Moses. Paul to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../three books of testimonies against the jews/99 that judgment will be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_xvi_of_the_duties_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Duties of the Just Man, and the <b>Equity</b> of Christians.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. XVI."Of the Duties of the<br> Just Man, and the <b>Equity</b> of Christians. Therefore, since <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xvi of the duties of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_9_2_10_second_part.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 9:2. 10. Second Part. The Wisdom and <b>Equity</b> of Providence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 9:2. 10. Second Part. The wisdom<br> and <b>equity</b> of providence. 1 When the great Judge, supreme <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 9 2 10 second part.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athenagoras/the_treatise_on_the_resurrection_of_the_dead/chapter_xx_man_must_be_possessed.htm"><span class="l">Man must be Possessed Both of a Body and Soul Hereafter, that the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> soul to remain by itself as immortal, neither on this supposition would any judgment<br> on the soul take place, since there would be an absence of <b>equity</b>: for it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xx man must be possessed.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/equity.htm"><span class="l"><b>Equity</b> (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) An equitable claim; an <b>equity</b> of redemption; as, an <b>equity</b> to a settlement,<br> or wife's <b>equity</b>, etc. <b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>EQUITY</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/equity.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/equitable.htm"><span class="l">Equitable (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Possessing or exhibiting <b>equity</b>; fair; according to natural right or natural<br> justice; marked by a due consideration for what is fair, unbiased, or <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/equitable.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/execute.htm"><span class="l">Execute (83 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (YLT). Psalms 9:8 And it is he that will judge the world with righteousness; he<br> shall execute judgment upon the peoples with <b>equity</b>. <b>...</b> You do establish <b>equity</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/execute.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/equivalent.htm"><span class="l">Equivalent (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/equivalent.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/justice.htm"><span class="l">Justice (212 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It has been distinguished from <b>equity</b> in this respect, that while justice means<br> merely the doing what positive law demands, <b>equity</b> means the doing of what is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/justice.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vindication.htm"><span class="l">Vindication (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Yes, return again. My cause is righteous. (See RSV). Psalms 17:2 Let my sentence<br> come forth from your presence. Let your eyes look on <b>equity</b>. (See RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vindication.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unrighteous.htm"><span class="l">Unrighteous (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man. 2. (a.) Contrary<br> to law and <b>equity</b>; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unrighteous.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/orator.htm"><span class="l">Orator (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) In <b>equity</b> proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner. 3.<br> (n.) A plaintiff, or complainant, in a bill in chancery. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/orator.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joy.htm"><span class="l">Joy (422 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The fundamental fact of the sovereignty of God, of the <b>equity</b> of the Divine government<br> of the world, gives to the pious a joyous sense of security in life <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joy.htm - 48k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/justly.htm"><span class="l">Justly (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Psalms 67:4 Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will<br> judge the peoples with <b>equity</b>, and govern the nations on earth. Selah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/justly.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Founding-Fathers.html">Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/human-rights.html">What does the Bible say about human rights? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-prodigal-son.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/equity.htm">Equity: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Equity (19 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14</a></span><br />David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness to all his people. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalms 9:8</a></span><br />And it is he that will judge the world with righteousness; he shall execute judgment upon the peoples with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>.<br /><span class="source">(DBY JPS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Psalms 17:2</a></span><br />Let my sentence come forth from your presence. Let your eyes look on <span class="boldtext">equity</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalms 45:6</a></span><br />Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of <span class="boldtext">equity</span> is the scepter of your kingdom.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalms 58:1</a></span><br />{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam.} Is righteousness indeed silent? Do ye speak it? Do ye judge with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>, ye sons of men?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalms 67:4</a></span><br />Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Psalms 75:2</a></span><br />When I shall receive the assembly, I will judge with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>. <br /><span class="source">(DBY JPS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalms 96:10</a></span><br />Say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalms 98:9</a></span><br />Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with <span class="boldtext">equity</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalms 99:4</a></span><br />The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish <span class="boldtext">equity</span>. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-3.htm">Proverbs 1:3</a></span><br />to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and <span class="boldtext">equity</span>;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Proverbs 2:9</a></span><br />Then you will understand righteousness and justice, <span class="boldtext">equity</span> and every good path.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26</a></span><br />Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for <span class="boldtext">equity</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14</a></span><br />The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-21.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:21</a></span><br />For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in <span class="boldtext">equity</span>; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with <span class="boldtext">equity</span> for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/59-14.htm">Isaiah 59:14</a></span><br />And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and <span class="boldtext">equity</span> cannot enter.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/3-9.htm">Micah 3:9</a></span><br />Please listen to this, you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice, and pervert all <span class="boldtext">equity</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/equity.htm">Equity</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a 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