Psalm 72:4

God's Word

May he grant justice to the people who are oppressed. May he save the children of needy people and crush their oppressor.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

He will judge the poor justly. He will make fair decisions for the humble people on earth. He will strike the earth with a rod from his mouth. He will kill the wicked with the breath from his lips.

Psalm 109:31

because he stands beside needy people to save them from those who would condemn them to death.

Revelation 19:2

His judgments are true and fair. He has condemned the notorious prostitute who corrupted the world with her sexual sins. He has taken revenge on her for the blood of his servants.”

Revelation 18:24

“The blood of prophets, God’s people, and everyone who had been murdered on earth was found in it.”

Revelation 18:20

“Gloat over it, heaven, God’s people, apostles, and prophets. God has condemned it for you.”

Matthew 11:5

Blind people see again, lame people are walking, those with skin diseases are made clean, deaf people hear again, dead people are brought back to life, and poor people hear the Good News.

Zechariah 11:11

So it was broken on that day, and the oppressed among the sheep who were watching me realized that it was the Lord’s word.

Zechariah 11:7

So I became the shepherd of the sheep that were to be slaughtered and also of the oppressed sheep. I took two shepherd staffs and named one Favor and the other Unity. And I took care of the sheep.

Isaiah 9:4

You will break the yoke  that burdens them, the bar that is across their shoulders, and the stick used by their oppressor, as ⌞you did in the battle against⌟ Midian.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scatters the wicked and then runs them over.

Psalm 94:5

They crush your people, O Lord. They make those who belong to you suffer.

Psalm 2:9

You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like pottery.”

Job 34:24

He breaks mighty people into pieces without examining them and puts others in their places.

Job 19:2

“How long will you torment me and depress me with words?

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant, whom I support. Here is my chosen one, with whom I am pleased. I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 42:3

He will not break off a damaged cattail. He will not even put out a smoking wick. He will faithfully bring about justice.