“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3
Bible Verses About Defending Others
1. Exodus 23:7 – God instructs us to be careful about false accusations.
“Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.” – Exodus 23:7
2. Proverbs 31:9 – Speak up for those who cannot defend themselves.
“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:9
3. Leviticus 19:15 – Justice should be fair and impartial.
“Do not pervert justice; do not show favoritism to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.” – Leviticus 19:15
4. Proverbs 24:11 – Rescue those being led away to death.
“Rescue those who are being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.” – Proverbs 24:11
5. Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to do right; seek justice.
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17
6. Matthew 5:39 – Turn the other cheek for peace but stand firm in truth.
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” – Matthew 5:39
7. Luke 6:31 – Treat others as you want to be treated.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
8. James 1:27 – Caring for those in need is pure religion.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” – James 1:27
9. Ephesians 6:12 – Our struggle is not against flesh and blood.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world.” – Ephesians 6:12
10. Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other’s burdens.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
11. Romans 12:19 – Leave room for God’s vengeance.
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” – Romans 12:19
12. 1 Peter 3:15 – Always be prepared to give an answer for your hope.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – 1 Peter 3:15
13. John 15:13 – Greater love has no one than this.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
14. Proverbs 18:17 – The first to present their case seems right.
“In a lawsuit, the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.” – Proverbs 18:17
15. Philippians 2:4 – Look not only to your interests, but also to the interests of others.
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:4
16. 1 John 3:18 – Love not just in words, but in action.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
17. Colossians 3:23 – Work heartily, for the Lord.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
18. Jude 1:22 – Have mercy on those who doubt.
“Be merciful to those who doubt.” – Jude 1:22
19. Isaiah 58:6 – Loose the chains of injustice.
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke?” – Isaiah 58:6
20. Psalms 140:12 – The Lord secures justice for the poor.
“I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.” – Psalm 140:12
21. Proverbs 29:7 – The righteous care about justice for the poor.
“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” – Proverbs 29:7
22. Micah 6:8 – Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly.
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
23. Job 29:12 – I rescued the poor who cried for help.
“Because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist them.” – Job 29:12
24. Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive.
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak.” – Acts 20:35
25. 1 Timothy 5:8 – Anyone who does not provide for their relatives is worse than an unbeliever.
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8
26. Matthew 25:40 – Whatever you did for one of the least of these.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
27. Romans 15:1 – We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak.
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” – Romans 15:1
28. Luke 18:7 – God will bring justice to His chosen ones.
“And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night?” – Luke 18:7
29. Hebrews 13:3 – Remember those in prison as if you were together with them.
“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” – Hebrews 13:3
30. 1 John 4:20 – If we claim to love God yet hate our brother, we are liars.
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar.” – 1 John 4:20
31. Deuteronomy 10:18 – God defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow.
“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you.” – Deuteronomy 10:18
32. John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10
33. Psalm 82:4 – Rescue the weak and needy.
“Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” – Psalm 82:4
34. Philippians 1:27 – Stand firm in one spirit, striving together for the faith of the gospel.
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” – Philippians 1:27
35. Matthew 7:12 – Do to others what you would have them do to you.
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” – Matthew 7:12
36. Isaiah 58:7 – Share your food with the hungry and provide the poor with shelter.
“Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?” – Isaiah 58:7
37. Jeremiah 22:3 – Do what is just and right.
“This is what the LORD says: Do what is just and right.” – Jeremiah 22:3
38. Luke 10:36-37 – The good Samaritan helped the injured man.
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” – Luke 10:36-37
39. Matthew 12:20 – A bruised reed He will not break.
“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.” – Matthew 12:20
40. Proverbs 3:27 – Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27
Final Thoughts
Defending others is a vital part of living out our faith. The Bible encourages us to care for the vulnerable and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are called to show love through our actions and be advocates for justice. As we embrace these teachings, let us remember the importance of mercy, kindness, and standing up for what is right. It reminds us that in helping others, we reflect God’s love and grace in our lives.
I hope these Bible verses inspire you to defend others and act justly in your daily life. If you want to learn more about various biblical themes, check out topics like leading others to Christ or explore empathy for others. There’s always more to discover in the Word!