Verse 24

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

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 5:7 : 7 During his earthly life Christ offered both requests and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his devotion.
  • Ps 34:6 : 6 This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
  • Ps 118:5 : 5 In my distress I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me and put me in a wide open place.
  • Isa 50:6-9 : 6 I offered my back to those who attacked, my jaws to those who tore out my beard; I did not hide my face from insults and spitting. 7 But the Sovereign LORD helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame. 8 The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me! 9 Look, the Sovereign LORD helps me. Who dares to condemn me? Look, all of them will wear out like clothes; a moth will eat away at them.
  • Luke 23:46 : 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said,“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And after he said this he breathed his last.
  • Ps 22:2 : 2 My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.
  • Ps 22:6 : 6 But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.
  • Ps 35:10 : 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.”
  • Ps 69:17 : 17 Do not ignore your servant, for I am in trouble! Answer me right away!
  • Ps 69:29-34 : 29 I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me! 30 I will sing praises to God’s name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks! 31 That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves. 32 The oppressed look on– let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged! 33 For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people. 34 Let the heavens and the earth praise him, along with the seas and everything that swims in them!
  • Ps 116:3-6 : 3 The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow. 4 I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!” 5 The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate. 6 The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.