Psalm 94:15

But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.

Cross-reference

Psalm 94:3 Parallel

In Psalm 94:3, the psalmist laments how long the wicked exult—verse 15 answers that justice will eventually return.

Psalm 7:9 Parallel

In Psalm 7:9, the psalmist prays for the wicked to end and the righteous to be established—directly parallel to justice returning to the righteous.

Psalm 9:16 Parallel

In Psalm 9:16, the Lord executes judgment and the wicked are snared—echoing the return of justice for the righteous in Psalm 94:15.

Psalm 37:5-7 directly parallels: commit to God, and He will bring forth your righteousness and justice as light.

Psalm 37:34 Parallel

Psalm 37:34 urges waiting for the LORD, promising exaltation and seeing the wicked cut off—justice for the upright.

Psalm 58:11 Parallel

In Psalm 58:11, people affirm there is a reward for the righteous and a God who judges—identical theme to Psalm 94:15's justice returning.

Psalm 9:8 Parallel

In Psalm 9:8, God judges the world with righteousness — directly paralleling the righteous judgment promised in Psalm 94:15.

Psalm 11:2 Parallel

In Psalm 11:2, the wicked target the 'upright in heart' — the same group that in Psalm 94:15 will follow righteous judgment.

Psalm 36:10 Parallel

In Psalm 36:10, God's righteousness is promised to the 'upright of heart' — the same people who in Psalm 94:15 follow righteous judgment.

Psalm 125:5 Contrast

Psalm 125:5 contrasts the crooked who are led away with evildoers, highlighting the justice that separates the upright.

Psalm 125:3 Parallel

In Psalm 125:3, the scepter of wickedness will not rest on the righteous—similar promise that justice protects the upright.

In Deuteronomy 32:36, the Lord will vindicate his people—directly parallel to justice returning to the righteous in Psalm 94:15.

In Deuteronomy 32:35, God declares vengeance and recompense—the same divine justice that Psalm 94:15 says will return to the righteous.

Isaiah 28:17 Related theme

In Isaiah 28:17, God makes justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line — echoing the righteous judgment that Psalm 94:15 says will prevail.

Isaiah 32:16 Related theme

Isaiah 32:16 promises justice and righteousness dwelling, echoing the restoration of righteous judgment in Psalm 94:15.

Micah 7:9 Parallel

In Micah 7:9, the prophet personally awaits God's judgment and vindication, echoing the promise that justice will return to the righteous.

Malachi 3:18 describes the visible distinction between righteous and wicked, reinforcing that justice will clarify who serves God.

2 Peter 3:8-10 explains God's patience and the certainty of final judgment, showing that justice returns on His timetable.

Revelation 15:3 proclaims God's ways just and true, celebrating the justice that Psalm 94:15 promises will return.

Revelation 15:4 declares that God's righteous acts will be revealed to all nations, fulfilling the return of justice.

Job 17:9 Parallel

Job 17:9 affirms that the righteous hold to their way and grow stronger, reflecting the upright who follow justice.