Psalm 12:5

New Century Version

But the Lord says, “I will now rise up, because the poor are being hurt. Because of the moans of the helpless, I will give them the help they want.”

Cross References

Job 5:15

God saves the needy from their lies and from the harm done by powerful people.

Job 5:21

You will be protected from the tongue that strikes like a whip, and you will not be afraid when destruction comes.

Psalm 10:12

Lord, rise up and punish the wicked. Don’t forget those who need help.

Psalm 10:18

Protect the orphans and put an end to suffering so they will no longer be afraid of evil people.

Psalm 10:5

They always succeed. They are far from keeping your laws; they make fun of their enemies.

Psalm 31:19

How great is your goodness that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you have given to those who trust you. You do this for all to see.

Psalm 34:6

This poor man called, and the Lord heard him and saved him from all his troubles.

Psalm 73:8

They make fun of others and speak evil; proudly they speak of hurting others.

Exodus 5:2

But the king of Egypt said, “Who is the Lord? Why should I obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.”

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 18:21

What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Again I saw all the people who were mistreated here on earth. I saw their tears and that they had no one to comfort them. Cruel people had all the power, and there was no one to comfort those they hurt.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

In some places you will see poor people mistreated. Don’t be surprised when they are not treated fairly or given their rights. One officer is cheated by a higher officer who in turn is cheated by even higher officers.

Isaiah 19:20

This will be a sign and a witness to the Lord All-Powerful in the land of Egypt. When the people cry to the Lord for help, he will send someone to save and defend them. He will rescue them from those who hurt them.

Isaiah 33:10

The Lord says, “Now, I will stand up and show my greatness. Now, I will become important to the people.

Ezekiel 18:18

But his father took other people’s money unfairly and robbed his brother and did what was wrong among his people. So he will die for his own sin.

Hosea 7:16

They did not turn to the Most High God. They are like a loose bow that can’t shoot. Because their leaders brag about their strength, they will be killed with swords, and the people in Egypt will laugh at them.

James 5:4

The pay you did not give the workers who mowed your fields cries out against you, and the cries of the workers have been heard by the Lord All-Powerful.

Judges 10:16

Then the Israelites threw away the foreign gods among them, and they worshiped the Lord again. So he felt sorry for them when he saw their suffering.