Isaiah 1:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help the oppressed.”

Cross References

Micah 6:8

The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

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.

Proverbs 31:9

Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless.

Zechariah 8:16

But you must be truthful with each other, and in court you must give fair decisions that lead to peace.

Zephaniah 2:3

If you humbly obey the Lord, then come and worship him. If you do right and are humble, perhaps you will be safe on that day when the Lord turns loose his anger.

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.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

Deuteronomy 14:29

The Levites have no land of their own, so you must give them food from the storehouse. You must also give food to the poor who live in your town, including orphans, widows, and foreigners. If they have enough to eat, then the Lord your God will be pleased and make you successful in everything you do.

Psalm 34:14

Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.

Isaiah 56:1

The Lord said: Be honest and fair! Soon I will come to save you; my saving power will be seen everywhere on earth.

Isaiah 58:6

I'll tell you what it really means to worship the Lord. Remove the chains of prisoners who are bound unjustly. Free those who are abused!

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 35:15

You refused to listen to my prophets, who kept telling you, “Stop doing evil and worshiping other gods! Start obeying the Lord, and he will let you live in this land he gave your ancestors.”

Ezekiel 18:31

Give up your evil ways and start thinking pure thoughts. And be faithful to me! Do you really want to be put to death for your sins?

Exodus 22:21

Do not mistreat or abuse foreigners who live among you. Remember, you were foreigners in Egypt.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord destroys the homes of those who are proud, but he protects the property of widows.

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is right and fair pleases the Lord more than an offering.

Isaiah 10:2

that let you cheat the poor and needy and rob widows and orphans.

Ezekiel 22:7

None of you honor your parents, and you cheat foreigners, orphans, and widows.

Ezekiel 45:9

The Lord God said: You leaders of Israel have cheated and abused my people long enough! I want you to stop sinning and start doing what is right and fair. You must never again force my people off their own land. I, the Lord, have spoken.