⁵ Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent. ⁶ He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor. ⁷ He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

Phrases

Justice to the Afflicted

Names

Job

Cross References

Psalm 72:12-14

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

Psalm 140:12

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

Proverbs 22:22-23

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Exodus 22:22-24

"You must not afflict any widow or orphan.

Job 5:15

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

Job 8:22

Those who hate you will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more."

Job 21:7-9

"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?

Job 21:30

that the evil man is spared from the day of his misfortune, that he is delivered from the day of God's wrath?

Job 29:12-17

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

Psalm 9:12

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

Psalm 10:14-15

You 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.

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

Psalm 72:4

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

Psalm 82:1-4

A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.

Isaiah 11:4

He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.

Jeremiah 12:1-2

Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

2 Peter 2:9

-- if so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials, and to reserve the unrighteous for punishment at the day of judgment,

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