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Isaiah 1:17

17 learn to do right!
Seek justice,
encourage the oppressed.
Defend the cause of the fatherless,
plead the case of the widow.

Cross References for Isaiah 1:17

Micah 6:8 - He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly an... Click to read the verse Micah 6:8 Click to read the verse Micah 6:8

Zephaniah 2:3 - Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, see... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3

Romans 13:4 - For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:4 Click to read the verse Romans 13:4

1 Timothy 5:10 - and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10

Zechariah 8:16 - These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound ju... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:16 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:16

Daniel 4:27 - Therefore, O king, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, a... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:27 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:27

Deuteronomy 25:1 - When men have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judges will decide the case, acqu... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:1

Isaiah 11:4 - but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:4

Ezekiel 18:8 - He does not lend at usury or take excessive interest. He withholds his hand from doing wrong an... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:8 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:8

Deuteronomy 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19

Jeremiah 22:3 - This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of his oppressor th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:3

Exodus 22:22 - “Do not take advantage of a widow or an orphan. Click to read the verse Exodus 22:22 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:22

Isaiah 1:23 - Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23

Deuteronomy 10:18 - He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:18

Ezekiel 18:7 - He does not oppress anyone, but returns what he took in pledge for a loan. He does not commit r... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:7

Psalms 82:3-4 - Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Click to read the verse Psalms 82:3-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:3-4

Jeremiah 21:12 - O house of David, this is what the Lord says: “‘Administer justice every morning; rescue from t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12

Leviticus 25:14 - “‘If you sell land to one of your countrymen or buy any from him, do not take advantage of each... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:14

Jeremiah 22:16 - He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:16

Jeremiah 22:15-16 - “Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:15-16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:15-16

Job 22:9 - And you sent widows away empty-handed and broke the strength of the fatherless. Click to read the verse Job 22:9 Click to read the verse Job 22:9

Proverbs 31:9 - Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:9

Luke 18:3 - And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice agai... Click to read the verse Luke 18:3 Click to read the verse Luke 18:3

Acts 6:1 - The Choosing of the Seven In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecia... Click to read the verse Acts 6:1 Click to read the verse Acts 6:1

Ezekiel 45:9 - “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: You have gone far enough, O princes of Israel! Give up ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 45:9

Psalms 82:3 - Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Click to read the verse Psalms 82:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:3

Proverbs 29:14 - If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:14

Zechariah 7:9-10 - “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to on... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9-10 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9-10

Isaiah 16:3 - “Give us counsel, render a decision. Make your shadow like night— at high noon. Hide the fugiti... Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:3