Job 29:16

Catholic Public Domain Version

I was the father of the poor; and if I lacked knowledge about any case, I investigated very diligently.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry.

2 Samuel 14:8

And the king said to the woman, "Go to your own house, and I will make a decree on your behalf."

Job 24:4

They have undermined the way of the poor, and have pressed together the meek of the earth.

Job 30:25

Once, I wept over him who was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor.

Job 31:18

(for from my infancy mercy grew with me, and it came out with me from my mother's womb;)

Job 31:31

if the men around my tabernacle have not said: "He might give us some of his food, so that we will be filled,"

Job 31:32

for the foreigner did not remain at the door, my door was open to the traveler;

Job 4:3

Behold, you have taught many, and you have strengthened weary hands.

Psalm 68:5

Those who hate me without cause have been multiplied beyond the hairs of my head. My enemies, who persecuted me unjustly, have been strengthened. Then I was required to pay for what I did not take.

Exodus 18:26

And they judged the people at all times. But whatever was more serious, they referred to him, and they judged easier matters only.

Proverbs 25:2

It is to the glory of God to conceal a word, and it is to the glory of kings to investigate speech.

Proverbs 29:7

The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.

Isaiah 22:21

And I will clothe him with your vestment, and I will strengthen him with your belt, and I will give your authority to his hand. And he shall be like a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore, as most beloved sons, be imitators of God.

Deuteronomy 13:14

inquire carefully and diligently, seeking the truth of the matter. And if you find that what was said is certain, and that this abomination is a work which has been perpetrated,

James 1:27

This is religion, clean and undefiled before God the Father: to visit orphans and widows in their tribulations, and to keep yourself immaculate, apart from this age.