O conceito de justiça em Provérbios 10

Abstract

This dissertation aims to cover the dynamics of justice in chapter 10 of the book of Proverbs, its structure and parallelism between justice and injustice, as well as its consequences. From this point onwards, the systemic analysis is carried out, correlating it with current affairs. This vision presents a set of teachings about different aspects of life, including the concept of justice, as well as the structure and analysis of the pericope, to show the parallels and symbolism that help us in interpreting the theme in question. In Proverbs 10, justice is often portrayed as a guiding force that shapes the course of life and influences people's destinies. It is noteworthy that the practice of justice leads to positive results, such as a full and stable life, while the lack of justice results in negative consequences (death). There is a parallelism established between the righteous path and the blessed life, contrasting with the path of the wicked that leads to ruin. Justice, as described in Proverbs 10, is not just a legal concept but a guideline for human conduct. It involves acting in an integral, straight and ethical manner in all areas of life, from interpersonal relationships to commercial transactions. Hybrid origin of Social and Theological Justice, given that the writings in the book of Proverbs do not tolerate social injustice, therefore, the challenge is how to apply justice in an equitable way, as this can be subjective and harm the vision of justice of the community with equity as its objective. Fair speech is highlighted as an important component of justice, emphasizing the importance of words and ethical communication. However, it reinforces the idea that the pursuit of justice is not only a moral duty, but is also fundamental to prosperity and divine blessing. Those who choose the path of righteousness are portrayed as secure, stable, and blessed, while the wicked face challenges and adverse consequences. In short, Proverbs 10 highlights the intrinsic connection between practicing righteousness and positive outcomes in people's lives. This biblical view emphasizes that justice is not just an abstract concept but a guiding principle that influences all areas of human existence. To this end, this analysis aims to correlate justice in Proverbs 10 with contemporary times, so that it can systematize its similarities and differences, thus seeking to relate it specifically to the concept of social justice, as well as the concept of restorative justice and its specifications. At this point, we demonstrate which concept of justice is closer and more equitable when compared to justice in the pericope