This is the last chapter that Solomon wrote. Chapters 30 and 31 were written by other men, and Solomon gave credit to these men in verse 1 of each chapter. Solomon was good and wise enough not to plagiarize.
In this chapter, Solomon deals with justice in several verses. In verse 4, Solomon wrote, “A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” Verse 7 states, “The good man knows the poor man’s rights; the godless don’t care.” Why is this important? In verses 13-14, Solomon tells us. “Rich and poor are alike in this: each depends on God for light. A king who is fair to the poor shall have a long reign.”
In this world, everyone seeks justice except criminals. Justice should be based on the laws approved by our political leaders. However, many people who are responsible to enforce laws have other ideas whether it is based on the color of a person’s skin, their economic situation, or their political background. Sometimes justice is hard to find. So, what is the answer? “Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge but ask the Lord for it.” (Verse 26). I read every day where The Voice of the Martyrs is requesting justice for believers in many nations who need the Lord’s providential care for justice.
If we want to be the Christians God has called us to be, then let us listen to what the Apostle Peter says: “But you are not like that (the world), for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9). If we are truly priests, then we are commanded to intercede with God for other people; that is what a priest’s job is. I have been a Christian for 65 years, but God is teaching me more about the meaning of this priesthood than I ever thought possible. If I am not a priest interceding for others then I am not doing the job God called me to do.