Psalm 140:12

The Passion Translation

For I know, Lord, that you will be the hero of all those they persecute, and you will secure justice for the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 102:17

He responds to the prayer of the poor and broken and will not despise the cry of the homeless.

Psalm 12:3

You will destroy every proud liar who says, “We lie all we want. Our words are our weapons, and we won’t be held accountable. Who can stop us?” May Yahweh cut off their twisted tongues and seal their lying lips. May they all be silenced—those who boast and brag with their high-minded talk.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised my cries of deep despair. He’s my first responder to my sufferings, and when I was in pain, he was there all the time and heard the cries of the afflicted.

Psalm 35:10

Everything inside of me will shout it out: “There’s no one like you, Lord!” For look at how you protect the weak and helpless from the strong and heartless who oppress them.

Psalm 72:4

May the poor and humble have an advocate with the king. May he consider the children of the poor and crush the cruel oppressor.

Psalm 9:4

For you have stood up for my cause and vindicated me when I needed you the most. From your righteous throne you have given me justice.

Proverbs 22:22

Never oppress the poor or pass laws with the motive of crushing the weak.

Isaiah 11:4

With righteousness he will uphold justice for the poor and defend the lowly of the earth. His words will be like a scepter of power that conquers the world, and with his breath he will slay the lawless one.

Jeremiah 22:16

He upheld the rights of the poor and needy— and look how well he did. Whoever lives this way shows that he knows me,” declares Yahweh.

Matthew 11:5

‘The blind see again, the crippled walk, lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised back to life, and the poor and broken now hear of the hope of salvation!’