righteous judgment
Morally correct ruling
Righteous judgment is a decision or assessment made according to moral or divine standards rather than superficial appearances.
The phrase appears frequently in religious contexts, where it describes God's perfect justice or the human duty to judge fairly: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Outside religious use, it can describe any verdict perceived as morally correct, though it sometimes carries a self-satisfied tone—implying the speaker believes their harsh assessment is justified.
- justiceFair treatment under law
- divine justiceSacred moral reckoning
- verdictOfficial court decision
- final verdictConclusive legal determination
- moralConcerning right conduct
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