Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considers the cause of the poor. The wicked do not get to know it.
Job 29:16
I was a father to the needy! I championed the cause of the stranger.
Psalm 41:1
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
1 Samuel 25:9-11
David's men went to Nabal and gave him David's message. They waited for Nabal's answer.
Job 31:13
If I have rejected the cause of my male or female slaves, when they brought a complaint against me
Job 31:21
if I have raised my hand against the orphan, because I saw I had supporters at the gate;
Psalm 31:7
I will rejoice and be glad because of your loving-kindness (mercy). You have seen my misery. You have known my troubles.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry, but will not be heard.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth for the dumb in the cause of all who are appointed to destruction.
Jeremiah 5:28
They grow big and fat. Their evil deeds have no limits. They have no respect for the rights of others. They have no respect for the rights of orphans. But they still prosper. They do not defend the rights of the poor.
Jeremiah 22:15-17
Do you become a king because you are competing in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.
Ezekiel 22:7
People in you hate their fathers and mothers. They oppress foreigners in you. They oppress orphans and widows in you.'
Ezekiel 22:29-31
The people of the land have practiced oppression and committed robbery. They have wronged the poor and needy and have oppressed the sojourner without justice.'
Micah 3:1-4
I said: Please listen, you heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: is it not your responsibility to know justice?
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.