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

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

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

Gather together and come! Approach together, you refugees from the nations! Those who carry wooden idols know nothing, those who pray to a god that cannot deliver.

The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.”