Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Fairness?
19 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Fairness in the Bible
What does the Bible say about fairness? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Fairness
- 1Leviticus 19:15
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 16:19
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
KJV - 3
- 4Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
KJV - 5Proverbs 16:11
“A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. the weights: Heb. the stones”
KJV - 6Proverbs 21:15
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 29:14
“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”
KJV - 8
- 9Ecclesiastes 9:11
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
KJV - 10Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fairness? (11 Verses)
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
“Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.”
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
“A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. the weights: Heb. the stones”
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”
“Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
“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? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fairness? (8 Verses)
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. forbearing: or, moderating your: some read, both your and their Master”
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure , then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. partiality: or, wrangling”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Fairness
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about fairness. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about fairness and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about fairness is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on fairness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about fairness with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about fairness, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Fairness?
You have studied 19 verses about fairness. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.