Jeremiah 20:13

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For he rescues the oppressed from the clutches of evildoers.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 34:6 : 6 This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
  • Ps 69:33 : 33 For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.
  • Ps 109:30-31 : 30 I will thank the LORD profusely, in the middle of a crowd I will praise him, 31 because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.
  • Isa 25:4 : 4 For you are a protector for the poor, a protector for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm, a shade from the heat. Though the breath of tyrants is like a winter rainstorm,
  • Ps 72:4 : 4 He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.
  • Ps 35:9-9 : 9 Then I will rejoice in the LORD and be happy because of his deliverance. 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.” 11 Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?

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  • Ps 35:9-10
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    9Then I will rejoice in the LORD and be happy because of his deliverance.

    10With 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.”

  • Ps 82:3-4
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    3Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

    4Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!

  • Job 5:15
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    15So he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth, even the poor from the hand of the powerful.

  • Ps 41:1
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    1For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, may the LORD deliver him.

  • Ps 72:12-13
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    12For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

    13He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.

  • Ps 17:13
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    13Rise up, LORD! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!

  • Ps 34:17
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    17The godly cry out and the LORD hears; he saves them from all their troubles.

  • Ps 86:13
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    13For you will extend your great loyal love to me, and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.

  • Job 36:15
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    15He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

  • Ps 40:13
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    13Please be willing, O LORD, to rescue me! O LORD, hurry and help me!

  • Ps 34:6
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    6This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

  • Ps 9:13
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    13when they prayed:“Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

  • Ps 109:20-21
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    20May the LORD repay my accusers in this way, those who say evil things about me!

    21O sovereign LORD, intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation! Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!

  • Job 29:12-13
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    12for I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphan who had no one to assist him;

    13the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow’s heart rejoice;

  • Ps 51:14
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    14Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your righteousness.

  • Ps 71:4
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    4My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!

  • Jer 20:12
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    12O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people’s hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

  • 2 Sam 22:20
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    20He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

  • Ps 144:10
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    10the one who delivers kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.

  • Ps 37:40
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    40The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

  • Ps 34:19
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    19The godly face many dangers, but the LORD saves them from each one of them.

  • Ps 18:48
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    48He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

  • Ps 109:31
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    31because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.

  • Ps 142:7
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    7Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.

  • Ps 55:18
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    18He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.

  • Ps 12:5
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    5“Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the LORD.“I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”

  • Ps 116:4
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    4I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

  • Ps 13:6
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    6I will sing praises to the LORD when he vindicates me.

  • Ps 107:2
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    2Let those delivered by the LORD speak out, those whom he delivered from the power of the enemy,

  • 2 Sam 22:49
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    49He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

  • Lam 3:58
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    58ר(Resh) O Lord, you championed my cause, you redeemed my life.

  • Ps 140:1
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    1For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, rescue me from wicked men! Protect me from violent men,

  • Job 6:23
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    23Or‘Deliver me from the enemy’s power, and from the hand of tyrants ransom me’?

  • Job 22:30
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    30he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.”

  • Ps 31:15
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    15You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.

  • Ps 97:10
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    10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

  • Jer 15:21
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    21“I will deliver you from the power of the wicked. I will free you from the clutches of violent people.”

  • Ps 143:11
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    11O LORD, for the sake of your reputation, revive me! Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble!

  • Ps 107:13
    72%

    13They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

  • Ps 31:7
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    7I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

  • Ps 18:19
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    19He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

  • Ps 59:2
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    2Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!

  • Ps 6:4
    72%

    4Relent, LORD, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!

  • Ps 18:17
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    17He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

  • Ps 30:1
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    1A psalm– a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O LORD, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.