I was a father to the needy, and I searched out the case that I did not know.

The first to plead his case seems just, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants are wicked.

To them I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to destruction before the accused meets the accusers face to face, and has opportunity to make a defense concerning the charge against him.

And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,

but He did not have regard for Cain and his offering. And Cain's anger burned greatly, and his countenance fell.

So Jehovah said to Cain, Why does your anger burn? And why has your countenance fallen?

For jealousy is the rage of a man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

He will not regard any bribes, nor will he yield to the giving of many gifts.

Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the rivers overflow it. If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be despised with contempt.