14 Bible Verses about Man Defending

and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.

Hear ye now what Jehovah saith: Arise, contend before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

Settle therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand your defence,

Brethren and fathers, hear my defence which I now make to you.

But Paul, the governor having beckoned to him to speak, answered, Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge to this nation, I answer readily as to the things which concern myself.

to whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and he have got opportunity of defence touching the charge.

And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching out his hand answered in his defence:

I count myself happy, king Agrippa, in having to answer to-day before thee concerning all of which I am accused by the Jews,

My defence to those who examine me is this:

Ye have long been supposing that we excuse ourselves to you: we speak before God in Christ; and all things, beloved, for your building up.

These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;

At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them.