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!

I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

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

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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

Shout out, daughter of Gallim! Pay attention, Laishah! Answer her, Anathoth!

So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!

Listen to this, you who trample the needy, and do away with the destitute in the land.

I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the Lord’s presence.

You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages.

Before daybreak the murderer rises up; he kills the poor and the needy; in the night he is like a thief.

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

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

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

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

Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal! Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!

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