Isaiah 56:1 (WEB)
The LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is near and my righteousness will soon be revealed.
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“Here righteousness is prescribed to us when it is said, “Do righteousness;” peace is prescribed when it is said, “Have peace among yourselves;” joy is prescribed when it is said, “Rejoice in the Lord always.”” — editor's note: Isa. lvi. 1.
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“When He commands us, saying, “Do justice,” and we say, “Teach me Thy judgments, O Lord;” what else do we say than, “Give what Thou commandest?”” — editor's note: Isa. lvi. 1.
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