Psalm 140:12

New English Translation

I know that the Lord defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:45

then listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them.

1 Kings 8:49

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place to their prayers for help and vindicate them.

Psalm 102:17

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

Psalm 12:3

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

Psalm 12:4

They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”

Psalm 22:24

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

Psalm 35:10

With all my strength I will say, “O Lord, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them.”

Psalm 72:4

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 9:4

For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.

Proverbs 22:22

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Isaiah 11:4

He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.

Jeremiah 22:16

He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.’ The Lord says, ‘That is a good example of what it means to know me.’

Matthew 11:5

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