Psalm 140:12

New Living Translation

But I know the Lord will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:45

then hear their prayers from heaven and uphold their cause.

1 Kings 8:49

then hear their prayers and their petition from heaven where you live, and uphold their cause.

Psalm 102:17

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.

Psalm 12:3

May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and silence their boastful tongues.

Psalm 12:4

They say, “We will lie to our hearts’ content. Our lips are our own—who can stop us?”

Psalm 22:24

For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.

Psalm 35:10

With every bone in my body I will praise him: “Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?”

Psalm 72:4

Help him to defend the poor, to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors.

Psalm 9:4

For you have judged in my favor; from your throne you have judged with fairness.

Proverbs 22:22

Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.

Isaiah 11:4

He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.

Jeremiah 22:16

He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the Lord.

Matthew 11:5

the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.”