Proverbs 31:9

Conservative English Version

Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.

Job 29:12

When poor people or orphans cried out for help, I came to their rescue.

Psalm 82:3

Be fair to the poor and to orphans. Defend the helpless and everyone in need.

Proverbs 16:12

Justice makes rulers powerful. They should hate evil

Proverbs 20:8

When rulers decide cases, they weigh the evidence.

Proverbs 29:7

The wicked don't care about the rights of the poor, but good people do.

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need."

Isaiah 1:23

Your leaders have rejected me to become friends of crooks; your rulers are looking for gifts and bribes. Widows and orphans never get a fair trial.

Isaiah 11:4

The poor and the needy will be treated with fairness and with justice. His word will be law everywhere in the land, and criminals will be put to death.

Jeremiah 21:12

Each new day, make sure that justice is done, and rescue those who are being robbed. Or else my anger will flame up like a fire that never goes out.

Jeremiah 22:3

(SEE 22:1)

Jeremiah 23:5

Someday I will appoint an honest king from the family of David, a king who will be wise and rule with justice.

Jeremiah 5:28

and prosperous, but you refuse to help the poor get the justice they deserve.

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are mistreated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial--don't favor either the poor or the rich.

Zechariah 7:9

(SEE 7:8)

Zechariah 9:9

Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right.

Deuteronomy 1:16

and others became judges. I gave these judges the following instructions: When you settle legal cases, your decisions must be fair. It doesn't matter if the case is between two Israelites, or between an Israelite and a foreigner living in your community.

Hebrews 1:9

You loved justice and hated evil, and so I, your God, have chosen you. I appointed you and made you happier than any of your friends."

Revelation 19:11

I looked and saw that heaven was open, and a white horse was there. Its rider was called Faithful and True, and he is always fair when he judges or goes to war.

1 Samuel 19:4

The next morning, Jonathan reminded Saul about the many good things David had done for him. Then he said, "Why do you want to kill David? He hasn't done anything to you. He has served in your army and has always done what's best for you. He even risked his life to kill Goliath. The LORD helped Israel win a great victory that day, and it made you happy."

1 Samuel 20:32

"Why do you want to kill David?" Jonathan asked. "What has he done?"