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
And they judged the people at all seasons; the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
Deuteronomy 13:14
then shalt thou enquire and search and ask diligently; and, behold, if it is the truth and the thing certain that such abomination is wrought among you,
Deuteronomy 17:8
If a matter arises that is too difficult for thee in judgment between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates, then thou shalt arise and go up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose,
1 Kings 3:16
In that season two women, that were harlots, came unto the king and stood before him.
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal the word, but the honour of kings is to search out the word.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.
General references
Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and destitute.