'People' in the Bible

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

The Lord delivers; you show favor to your people. (Selah)

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

You destroy liars; the Lord despises violent and deceitful people.

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.

People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

for the wicked seem to be everywhere, when people promote evil.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

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

You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.

But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.

Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!

All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob's descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security.

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering -- those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people.

Remain loyal to the Lord, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!

Look, you make my days short-lived, and my life span is nothing from your perspective. Surely all people, even those who seem secure, are nothing but vapor.

Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."

You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor. (Selah)

You, by your power, defeated nations and settled our fathers on their land; you crushed the people living there and enabled our ancestors to occupy it.

You sold your people for a pittance; you did not ask a high price for them.

Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

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

(the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny),

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish.

Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.

He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

He says: "Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!"

He says: "Listen my people! I am speaking! Listen Israel! I am accusing you! I am God, your God!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

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.

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!

You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.

Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)

and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

You hear prayers; all people approach you.

Come and witness God's exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people.

Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth. (Selah)

O God, when you lead your people into battle, when you march through the desert, (Selah)

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

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

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

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

The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.

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

People will fear you as long as the sun and moon remain in the sky, for generation after generation.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

They say to themselves, "We will oppress all of them." They burn down all the places where people worship God in the land.

You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.

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

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

You delivered your people by your strength -- the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

You led your people like a flock of sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?"

Yet he brought out his people like sheep; he led them through the wilderness like a flock.

He delivered his people over to the sword, and was angry with his chosen nation.

He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.

Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will continually thank you. We will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts.

O Lord God, invincible warrior! How long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you?

I said, 'Listen, my people! I will warn you! O Israel, if only you would obey me!

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.

You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin. (Selah)

Will you not revive us once more? Then your people will rejoice in you!

I will listen to what God the Lord says. For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers. Yet they must not return to their foolish ways.

People say wonderful things about you, O city of God. (Selah)

How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.

Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: "I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

You make mankind return to the dust, and say, "Return, O people!"

Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

O Lord, they crush your people; they oppress the nation that belongs to you.

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

Certainly the Lord does not forsake his people; he does not abandon the nation that belongs to him.

For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!

For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, 'These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.'