Isaiah 61:8
For I, the LORD, love justice;
What it says
The LORD loves justice, hates robbery and wrong, and faithfully rewards His people with an everlasting covenant.
What it is doing
This verse grounds restoration in God's own moral character and covenant commitment.
In context
1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, 2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor 3to console the mourners in Zion — 4They will rebuild the ancient ruins; 5Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, 6But you will be called the priests of the LORD; 7Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, 8For I, the LORD, love justice; 9Their descendants will be known among the nations, 10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, 11For as the earth brings forth its growth,