Psalm 12:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

They took advantage of the poor and stole what little they had. But the Lord knows what they did, and he says, “I will rescue those who are poor and helpless, and I will punish those who hurt them.”

Cross References

Psalm 34:6

As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the Lord, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever takes advantage of the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to them honors him.

James 5:4

People worked in your fields, but you did not pay them. They are crying out against you. They harvested your crops. Now the Lord All-Powerful has heard their cries.

Isaiah 33:10

The Lord says, “Now, I will stand and show people how great and powerful I am.

Job 5:15

God saves the poor from the hurtful words of the wicked. He saves them from those who are powerful.

Psalm 10:12

Lord, get up and do something. Punish those who are wicked, God. Don’t forget those who are poor and helpless.

Job 5:21

People might say bad things about you with their sharp tongues. But God will protect you. You will not be afraid when bad things happen!

Isaiah 19:20

This will be a sign to show that the Lord All-Powerful does amazing things. Any time the people cry for help from the Lord, he will send help. He will send someone to save and defend the people—to rescue the people from those who hurt them.

Ezekiel 18:18

The father hurts people and steals things. He never does anything good for my people! He will die because of his own sins.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

In some country you will see poor people who are forced to work very hard. You will see that this is not fair to them. It is against their rights. But don’t be surprised! The ruler who forces them to work has another ruler who forces him. And there is still another ruler who forces both of these rulers.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Again I saw that many people are treated badly. I saw their tears, and I saw that there was no one to comfort them. I saw that cruel people had all the power, and I saw that there was no one to comfort the people they hurt.

Psalm 10:18

Protect the orphans and those who have been hurt. Don’t let powerful people drive us from our land!

Psalm 10:5

They succeed in everything they do. They don’t understand how you can judge them. They make fun of all their enemies.

Judges 10:16

Then the Israelites threw away the foreign gods and began to worship the Lord again. So he felt sorry for them when he saw them suffering.

Exodus 5:2

But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord? Why should I obey him? Why should I let Israel go? I don’t even know who this Lord is, so I refuse to let Israel go.”

Psalm 31:19

Lord, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers. You have done so many good things for those who trust in you. You have blessed them so that all the world can see.

Psalm 73:8

They make fun of others and say cruel things about them. In their pride they make plans to hurt people.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.

Hosea 7:16

Like a boomerang, they changed directions, but they did not come back to me. Their leaders bragged about their strength, but they will be killed with swords. And the people in Egypt will laugh at them.