But those who have troubles will not be forgotten. The hopes of the poor will never die.
He will answer the prayers of the needy; he will not reject their prayers.
He heard the moans of the prisoners, and he freed those sentenced to die.
He defends the helpless and saves them from those who accuse them.
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.”
God, I wish you would kill the wicked! Get away from me, you murderers!
“Think about this, you who forget God. Otherwise, I will tear you apart, and no one will save you.
Lord, you are my hope. Lord, I have trusted you since I was young.
Help him be fair to the poor and save the needy and punish those who hurt them.
He remembers who the murderers are; he will not forget the cries of those who suffer.
Then you will have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.
In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you. If you find it, you have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.
He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with nothing.
Jesus looked at his followers and said, “You people who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God belongs to you.
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! God chose the poor in the world to be rich with faith and to receive the kingdom God promised to those who love him.