Psalms 146:7

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vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The LORD releases the imprisoned.

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  • Ps 103:6 : 6 The LORD does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.
  • Ps 68:6 : 6 God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.
  • Isa 61:1 : 1 The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,
  • Jer 31:14 : 14 I will provide the priests with abundant provisions. My people will be filled to the full with the good things I provide.”
  • Zech 9:11-12 : 11 Moreover, as for you, because of our covenant relationship secured with blood, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. 12 Return to the stronghold, you prisoners, with hope; today I declare that I will return double what was taken from you.
  • Mal 3:5 : 5 “I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the resident foreigner and in this way show they do not fear me,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
  • Luke 1:53 : 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.
  • Luke 4:18 : 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed,
  • Luke 9:17 : 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up– twelve baskets of broken pieces.
  • Acts 5:19 : 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said,
  • Acts 16:26 : 26 Suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors flew open, and the bonds of all the prisoners came loose.
  • Ps 105:17-20 : 17 He sent a man ahead of them– Joseph was sold as a servant. 18 The shackles hurt his feet; his neck was placed in an iron collar, 19 until the time when his prediction came true. The LORD’s word proved him right. 20 The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.
  • Ps 107:9-9 : 9 For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food. 10 They sat in utter darkness, bound in painful iron chains,
  • Ps 107:14-16 : 14 He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles. 15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people! 16 For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.
  • Ps 136:25 : 25 to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures.
  • Ps 142:7 : 7 Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.
  • Ps 145:15-16 : 15 Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. 16 You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.
  • Prov 22:22-23 : 22 Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court, 23 for the LORD will plead their case and will rob the life those who are robbing them.
  • Prov 23:10-11 : 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or take over the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.
  • Isa 9:4 : 4 For their oppressive yoke and the club that strikes their shoulders, the cudgel the oppressor uses on them, you have shattered, as in the day of Midian’s defeat.
  • 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 9:16 : 16 The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions.(Higgaion. Selah)
  • Ps 10:14-15 : 14 You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless. 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man! Hold him accountable for his wicked deeds, which he thought you would not discover.
  • Ps 10:18 : 18 You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.
  • Ps 12:5 : 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.”

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    6The LORD does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.

  • Ps 146:8-9
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    8The LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD lifts up all who are bent over. The LORD loves the godly.

    9The LORD protects the resident foreigner; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.

  • Deut 10:18
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    18who justly treats the orphan and widow, and who loves resident foreigners, giving them food and clothing.

  • Ps 102:20
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    20in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

  • Isa 42:7
    74%

    7to open blind eyes, to release prisoners from dungeons, those who live in darkness from prisons.

  • Ps 69:33
    72%

    33For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

  • Job 36:15
    72%

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

  • Ps 146:6
    72%

    6the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

  • Ps 10:18
    72%

    18You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.

  • Ps 72:4
    71%

    4He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

  • 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!

  • Prov 31:9
    71%

    9Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

  • Ps 145:14-17
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    14The LORD supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.

    15Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis.

    16You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.

    17The LORD is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.

  • Ps 68:5-6
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    71%

    5He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy dwelling place.

    6God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

  • Job 22:7
    71%

    7You gave the weary no water to drink and from the hungry you withheld food.

  • Isa 14:17
    70%

    17Is this the one who made the world like a wilderness, who ruined its cities, and refused to free his prisoners so they could return home?”’

  • Ps 107:9
    70%

    9For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

  • Isa 51:14
    70%

    14The one who suffers will soon be released; he will not die in prison, he will not go hungry.

  • Job 36:31
    70%

    31It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance.

  • Ps 79:11
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    11Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

  • 1 Sam 2:7
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    7The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.

  • Ps 41:1
    69%

    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.

  • Ezek 18:7
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    7does not oppress anyone, but gives the debtor back whatever was given in pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked,

  • Ps 9:8-9
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    69%

    8He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

    9Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

  • Ps 140:12
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    12I know that the LORD defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

  • Ps 107:36
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    36He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.

  • Ps 33:5
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    5He promotes equity and justice; the LORD’s faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

  • Jer 20:13
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    13Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For he rescues the oppressed from the clutches of evildoers.

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    9You will say to the prisoners,‘Come out,’ and to those who are in dark dungeons,‘Emerge.’ They will graze beside the roads; on all the slopes they will find pasture.

  • Jer 22:16
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    16He 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.’

  • Ps 129:4
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    4The LORD is just; he cut the ropes of the wicked.”

  • Ps 113:7
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    7He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

  • Ps 116:5
    68%

    5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

  • Prov 29:14
    68%

    14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

  • Ezek 18:16
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    16does not oppress anyone or keep what has been given in pledge, does not commit robbery, gives his food to the hungry, and clothes the naked,

  • Jer 22:3
    68%

    3The LORD says,“Do what is just and right. Deliver those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Do not exploit or mistreat resident foreigners who live in your land, children who have no fathers, or widows. Do not kill innocent people in this land.

  • Isa 61:1
    68%

    1The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,

  • Isa 58:7
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    7I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood!

  • Ps 33:19
    67%

    19by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.

  • Ps 105:7
    67%

    7He is the LORD our God; he carries out judgment throughout the earth.

  • Ps 147:6
    67%

    6The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

  • Ps 72:2
    67%

    2Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

  • Prov 28:3
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    3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.