Isaiah 1:17

Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.

Jeremiah 22:3

This is what the LORD says: "Uphold justice and righteousness. Deliver from their oppressor those who have been robbed. Don't mistreat or do violence to the alien, the orphan, or the widow, or shed the blood of innocent people in this place.

Zephaniah 2:3

seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."

Isaiah 1:23

Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court."

Psalm 82:3-4

"Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor.

Proverbs 31:9

Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

Jeremiah 22:15-16

Are you a king because you try to outdo everyone with cedar? Your father ate and drank and upheld justice and righteousness, did he not? And then it went well for him.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Micah 6:8

He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.

Zechariah 7:9-10

"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other.

Zechariah 8:16

Here's what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

Bible References

General references

Exodus 22:22
"You are not to mistreat any widow or orphan.
Leviticus 25:14
So if you had sold property to a neighbor or had acquired land from your neighbor, you are not to cheat one another.
Leviticus 26:23
"If, despite these things, you still won't return to me, but live life contrary to me,
Deuteronomy 25:1
"When there is a conflict between individuals, let them come to court to judge the case, decide who is innocent, and condemn the guilty person.
Job 9:30
"If I wash myself with water from snow, and cleanse my hands with lye,
Proverbs 31:9
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

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