But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.
He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.
to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.”
For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them.
“Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”
If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
“Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.
May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.
For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?