'Oppressed' in the Bible

Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

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

when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

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

The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

He lies in ambush in a hidden place, like a lion in a thicket; he lies in ambush, waiting to catch the oppressed; he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net.

Rise up, Lord! O God, strike him down! Do not forget the oppressed!

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.

"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."

You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.

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

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.

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!

Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

I will boast in the Lord; let the oppressed hear and rejoice!

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

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."

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

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

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!

Why do you look the other way, and ignore the way we are oppressed and mistreated?

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

The oppressed look on -- let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

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

Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

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

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

when God arose to execute judgment, and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

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

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.

The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the Lord. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help!

The Lord does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.

Their enemies oppressed them; they were subject to their authority.

For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

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

I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed."

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

vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned.

The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.