Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
General references
Bible References
The cause
Exodus 18:26
They judged the people at all times; the difficult matters they brought to Moses, but every minor matter they judged.
Deuteronomy 13:14
You must thoroughly investigate and inquire if it is true that this detestable thing exists among you. If it is so,
Deuteronomy 17:8
"If a case is too difficult for you to decide with respect to bloodshed, civil claims, assault and battery, or other matters of dispute within your courts, bring it to the place that the LORD your God will choose.
1 Kings 3:16
Right about then, two prostitutes approached the king and requested an audience with him.
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
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Proverbs 31:9
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.