The Lord does righteous deeds, brings justice to all the oppressed.
For he stands at the right hand of the poor to save him from those who pass judgment on him.
Those who say, “By our tongues we prevail; when our lips speak, who can lord it over us?”
secures justice for the oppressed, who gives bread to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free;
My very bones shall say, “O Lord, who is like you, Who rescue the afflicted from the powerful, the afflicted and needy from the despoiler?”
For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help.
That he may defend the oppressed among the people, save the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.
It is he who judges the world with justice, who judges the peoples with fairness.
Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.
Do not remove the ancient landmark, nor invade the fields of the fatherless;
Within you, father and mother are dishonored; they extort the resident alien in your midst; within you, they oppress orphans and widows.
The servant reported, ‘Sir, your orders have been carried out and still there is room.’
But you dishonored the poor person. Are not the rich oppressing you? And do they themselves not haul you off to court?