Psalm 72:4

New American Bible - revised edition

That he may defend the oppressed among the people, save the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:4

But he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

Psalm 109:31

For he stands at the right hand of the poor to save him from those who pass judgment on him.

Revelation 19:2

for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her harlotry. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”

Revelation 18:24

In her was found the blood of prophets and holy ones and all who have been slain on the earth.”

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, heaven, you holy ones, apostles, and prophets. For God has judged your case against her.”

Matthew 11:5

the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

Zechariah 11:11

So it was broken on that day. The merchants of the flock, who were watching me, understood that this was the word of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:7

So I shepherded the flock to be slaughtered for the merchants of the flock. I took two staffs: one I called Delight, and the other Union. Thus I shepherded the flock.

Isaiah 9:4

For every boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for fire.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows the wicked, and threshes them under the cartwheel.

Psalm 94:5

They crush your people, Lord, torment your very own.

Psalm 2:9

With an iron rod you will shepherd them, like a potter’s vessel you will shatter them.”

Job 34:24

Without inquiry he shatters the mighty, and appoints others in their place,

Job 19:2

How long will you afflict my spirit, grind me down with words?

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. Upon him I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations.

Isaiah 42:3

A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench. He will faithfully bring forth justice.