Throughout history, humanity has witnessed suffering, injustice, and wrongdoing. People experience pain, loss, and hardship, while evil sometimes seems to triumph over good. Yet, the Bible is filled with promises of hope, redemption, and restoration. One of the most profound themes in Scripture is the assurance that God is at work to make all things right. In the end, what is wrong will be made right, and God will bring justice, healing, and restoration to a broken world.
The Bible not only teaches us that God has the power to right every wrong, but it also calls us to trust in His perfect timing and justice. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see God’s promises to intervene in human history, heal the wounded, bring justice to the oppressed, and restore what has been lost. For the believer, these promises provide comfort and hope in times of trouble.
In this article, we will explore 25 Bible verses that speak to the truth that what is wrong will be made right. These Scriptures remind us that God’s ultimate plan for the world is one of righteousness, justice, and peace. They encourage us to keep our faith in God’s sovereignty and to trust that He is working all things together for good.
1. Isaiah 61:7 (NIV)
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance; and so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”
This verse speaks of God’s promise to restore and bless His people, replacing their shame with honor and their disgrace with joy.
2. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
God promises that no matter how difficult or wrong things may seem, He is working behind the scenes for our good. In His perfect timing, He will bring about restoration.
3. Isaiah 40:4-5 (NIV)
“Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
This verse speaks of God’s work of leveling out the wrongs and injustices of the world, making everything straight and perfect according to His will.
4. Psalm 103:6 (NIV)
“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.”
God is a God of justice, and He promises to defend the oppressed, righting the wrongs they face and bringing righteousness into the world.
5. Micah 4:3 (NIV)
“He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”
This prophetic passage points to a time when God will bring peace and justice, resolving all conflicts and bringing righteousness to the world.
6. Revelation 21:4 (NIV)
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
In the New Jerusalem, God will make all things right, wiping away the tears of those who have suffered and making everything new.
7. Romans 12:19 (NIV)
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
This verse encourages us not to seek revenge, trusting that God will ultimately right the wrongs and repay evil with justice.
8. Isaiah 42:3 (NIV)
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice.”
This verse speaks of God’s gentle but steadfast commitment to bringing justice, even to those who feel broken and insignificant.
9. Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV)
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
When we trust God and commit our ways to Him, He promises to make right what is wrong and bring justice to our lives.
10. Zephaniah 3:19-20 (NIV)
“At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you. I will rescue the lame; I will gather the exiles. I will give them praise and honor in every land where they were put to shame. At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the Lord.
God promises to deal with the wrongs of the world, rescuing the oppressed and restoring them to honor.
11. Luke 18:7-8 (NIV)
“And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
This parable assures us that God will bring justice swiftly for His people, rewarding those who trust in Him.
12. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
Even in the midst of suffering, God promises that the trials we face will one day be transformed into eternal glory.
13. Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
This verse calls on God’s people to seek justice and make wrongs right by standing up for the oppressed and vulnerable.
14. 1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
God promises that after a time of suffering, He will restore us, making everything right in our lives.
15. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
God promises to make our paths straight and lead us in righteousness when we trust Him with our lives.
16. Psalm 146:7 (NIV)
“He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free.”
God is a defender of the oppressed, bringing justice to those who are wrongly treated.
17. John 16:33 (NIV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus assures us that though we face difficulties and injustice, He has overcome the world and will make things right in the end.
18. Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV)
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”
God promises to heal His people, bringing peace and security after a time of suffering and wrong.
19. Revelation 22:12 (NIV)
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.”
Jesus promises to return and bring justice, rewarding those who have remained faithful and making everything right.
20. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 (NIV)
“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.”
God will repay those who do wrong and bring relief to those who suffer injustice.
21. Exodus 23:7 (NIV)
“Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.”
God’s justice is fair, and He will not let the guilty go unpunished. He promises to right the wrongs and bring justice to those who are falsely accused.
22. Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV)
“He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”
God is the ultimate standard of justice, and His actions are always fair and right.
23. Psalm 9:7-8 (NIV)
“The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.”
God will bring justice to the world, ruling with righteousness and fairness.
24. Hosea 2:19-20 (NIV)
“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord.”
God promises to restore a relationship with His people in righteousness and justice.
25. Revelation 21:1-5 (NIV)
“Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.'”
God promises a new creation where wrongs are fully righted, and all things are made new.
Conclusion
The Bible reassures us that although wrongs may seem to prevail in this world, God’s justice will ultimately prevail. From the promises of redemption and restoration to the assurance that God will judge the wicked and defend the oppressed, Scripture consistently affirms that God is in control and that He will make all things right in His time. As we trust in His justice and wait on His timing, we can find comfort, hope, and peace in knowing that God will right every wrong and restore all things according to His perfect plan.
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