Psalms 72:12

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 29:12 : 12 for I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphan who had no one to assist him;
  • 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 82:3-4 : 3 Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering! 4 Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked!
  • Ps 102:17 : 17 when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.
  • Ps 102:20 : 20 in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,
  • Eccl 4:1 : 1 Evil Oppression on Earth So I again considered all the oppression that continually occurs on earth. This is what I saw: The oppressed were in tears, but no one was comforting them; no one delivers them from the power of their oppressors.
  • Isa 41:17 : 17 The oppressed and the poor look for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched from thirst. I, the LORD, will respond to their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.
  • 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 7:22 : 22 So he answered them,“Go tell John what you have seen and heard: The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news proclaimed to them.
  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
  • Heb 7:25 : 25 So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
  • Rev 3:17-18 : 17 Because you say,“I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing,” but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked, 18 take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!
  • Ps 10:17 : 17 LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.
  • Isa 63:4-5 : 4 For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived. 5 I looked, but there was no one to help; I was shocked because there was no one offering support. So my right arm accomplished deliverance; my raging anger drove me on.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 72:13
    87%

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

  • Job 29:12
    81%

    12for I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphan who had no one to assist him;

  • Ps 72:4
    79%

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

  • Ps 82:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

    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!

  • Ps 41:1-2
    2 verses
    78%

    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.

    2May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

  • Job 36:15
    78%

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

  • Ps 35:10
    78%

    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 109:31
    78%

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

  • Job 5:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

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

    16Thus the poor have hope, and iniquity shuts its mouth.

  • Ps 34:6
    77%

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

  • Jer 20:13
    76%

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

  • Ps 113:7
    75%

    7He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

  • Job 34:28
    75%

    28so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy.

  • Ps 72:11
    74%

    11All kings will bow down to him; all nations will serve him.

  • Ps 72:2
    74%

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

  • Ps 140:12
    74%

    12I know that the LORD defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

  • Ps 12:5
    74%

    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 70:5
    74%

    5I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O LORD, do not delay!

  • Ps 69:33
    74%

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

  • Ps 40:17
    73%

    17I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

  • Ps 9:18
    73%

    18for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

  • Job 30:25
    73%

    25Have I not wept for the unfortunate? Was not my soul grieved for the poor?

  • Ps 37:40
    72%

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

  • Ps 86:1
    72%

    1A prayer of David. Listen O LORD! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy.

  • Job 22:29-30
    2 verses
    72%

    29When people are brought low and you say‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast;

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

  • Ps 34:17
    72%

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

  • Ps 109:22
    72%

    22For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

  • Ps 10:14
    72%

    14You 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.

  • Ps 9:12
    71%

    12For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

  • Prov 31:9
    71%

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

  • Ps 14:6
    71%

    6You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the LORD is their shelter.

  • Prov 21:13
    71%

    13The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

  • Ps 10:10
    71%

    10His victims are crushed and beaten down; they are trapped in his sturdy nets.

  • Ps 74:21
    71%

    21Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!

  • Job 36:6
    70%

    6He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor.

  • Ps 144:10
    70%

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

  • Ps 22:24
    70%

    24For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

  • Ps 116:6
    70%

    6The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

  • Ps 109:16
    70%

    16For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

  • Job 24:4
    70%

    4They turn the needy from the pathway, and the poor of the land hide themselves together.

  • Prov 29:14
    70%

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

  • 2 Sam 22:42
    70%

    42They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them.

  • Ps 102:17
    70%

    17when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

  • Ps 30:10
    70%

    10Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me! O LORD, deliver me!”

  • Ps 69:29
    70%

    29I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

  • Ps 22:11
    70%

    11Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.