14 Bible Verses about Man Defending

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

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor 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 thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer:

Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.

And when the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, Paul answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I cheerfully make my defense:

To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence:

I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:

My defence to them that examine me is this.

Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.