Psalm 10:18
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18 to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed,
so that those from earth may strike terror no more.[a](A)
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- 10.18 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Isaiah 11:4
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4 but with righteousness he shall judge for the poor
and decide with equity for the oppressed of the earth;
he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.(A)
Psalm 82:3
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3 Give justice to the weak and the orphan;
maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.(A)
Psalm 9:9
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9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.(A)
Luke 18:7-8
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7 And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8 I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
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Psalm 17:14
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14 from mortals—by your hand, O Lord—
from mortals whose portion in life is in this world.
May their bellies be filled with what you have stored up for them;
may their children have more than enough;
may they leave something over to their little ones.(A)
Philippians 3:18-19
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18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears.(A) 19 Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things.(B)
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1 Corinthians 15:47-48
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47 The first man was from the earth, made of dust; the second man is[a] from heaven.(A) 48 As one of dust, so are those who are of the dust, and as one of heaven, so are those who are of heaven.
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- 15.47 Other ancient authorities add the Lord
Psalm 94:1-6
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Psalm 94
God the Avenger of the Righteous
1 O Lord, you God of vengeance,
you God of vengeance, shine forth!(A)
2 Rise up, O judge of the earth;
give to the proud what they deserve!(B)
3 O Lord, how long shall the wicked,
how long shall the wicked exult?(C)
4 They pour out their arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast.(D)
5 They crush your people, O Lord,
and afflict your heritage.
6 They kill the widow and the stranger;
they murder the orphan,
Psalm 74:21
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21 Do not let the downtrodden be put to shame;
let the poor and needy praise your name.(A)
Psalm 72:4
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4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give deliverance to the needy,
and crush the oppressor.(A)
Psalm 10:14
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14 But you do see! Indeed, you note trouble and grief,
that you may take it into your hands;
the helpless commit themselves to you;
you have been the helper of the orphan.(A)
Luke 16:25
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25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus in like manner evil things, but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony.(A)
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