King James Bible
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

New King James Version
I was a father to the poor, And I searched out the case that I did not know.

American Standard Version
I was a father to the needy: And the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.

Berean Study Bible
I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I was the father of the poor: and the cause which I knew not, I searched out most diligently.

English Revised Version
I was a father to the needy: and the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.

World English Bible
I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I didn't know, I searched out.

Young's Literal Translation
A father I am to the needy, And the cause I have not known I search out.

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