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

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

Yet he protected the needy from oppression, and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.

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

I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!

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

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

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

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

“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.”

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.”

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