Legal Matters

Exodus 22:7 If the thief is caught, he shall pay double [for it]. 

Numbers 5:6-7 When a man or woman commits any of the sins of mankind [against other people], thus breaking faith with the LORD, and that person is guilty,  
v 7 then he shall confess the sin which he has committed, and he shall make restitution for his wrong in full, and add a fifth to it, and give it to [the person] whom he has wronged. 

Psalm 43:1 Judge and vindicate me, O God; plead my case against an ungodly nation. O rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man! 

Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; and every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the LORD. 

Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and while there you remember that your brother has something [such as a grievance or legitimate complaint] against you,  
v 24 leave your offering there at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come and present your offering. 

Luke 12:11-12 When they bring you before the synagogues and the magistrates and the authorities, do not be worried about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say;  
v 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. 

Romans 12:19-21 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture],“VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord.  
v 20 BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM; IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD.”  
v 21 Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good. 

1 Thessalonians 4:6 No man shall transgress and defraud his brother because the Lord is the avenger in all these things. 

2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment.