The pairing of justice and righteousness (Mishpat & Tsedekah) happens repeatedly in Amos. "Biblical Justice is rooted in [God’s] righteousness! It’s not just a pursuit of justice that is untethered! But rather one that is anchored in His righteous moral character! Martin Luther King Jr. pursued justice in a way that reflected the righteousness of God! And when God’s righteousness confronts injustice – it reflects and reveals just how utterly unjust the oppressor is!" The pairing of justice and righteousness (Mishpat & Tsedekah) happens repeatedly in Amos.