The Biblical knowledge came to the rescue of Eric Hine, accused of credit-card fraud, when a judge promised to set him free if he recited a few verses.

Hine, 43, of Corryville, was in court on Thursday for using a stolen credit card at 1:15 a.m. to try to buy items at a local Walgreen's. Hoping to bond out of jail, Hine's attorney told the judge he was a churchgoer who works fulltime at a company that makes wine racks.

Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew decided to test Hine on his claim of attending an Avondale church and asked him to recite the 23rd Psalm.

According to The Enquirer, Hine recited all six verses and 118 words that even drew some applause from those sitting in the courtroom.

The impressed judge then released Hine on a $10,000 unsecured appearance bond where he had to sign a bond to promise to pay $10,000 if he didn't make his next court appearance in the case.