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Psalms 12:5-6 Psalms 12

5 “Because of the oppression of the weak
and the groaning of the needy,
I will now arise,” says the Lord.
“I will protect them from those who malign them.”

6 And the words of the Lord are flawless,
like silver refined in a furnace of clay,
purified seven times.

Cross References for Psalms 12:5-6

Psalms 146:7 - He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7

James 5:4 - Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you.... Click to read the verse James 5:4 Click to read the verse James 5:4

Job 24:12 - The groans of the dying rise from the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out for help. But ... Click to read the verse Job 24:12 Click to read the verse Job 24:12

Exodus 3:8 - So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of t... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:8

Isaiah 21:2 - A dire vision has been shown to me: The traitor betrays, the looter takes loot. Elam, attack! M... Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:2

Exodus 2:5 - Then Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her attendants were walking along t... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:5 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:5

Exodus 2:23-24 - During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cr... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23-24 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23-24

Exodus 3:9 - And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are opp... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:9

Genesis 31:12 - And he said, ‘Look up and see that all the male goats mating with the flock are streaked, speck... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:12

Ecclesiastes 5:8 - Riches Are Meaningless If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights deni... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:8

Judges 10:16 - Then they got rid of the foreign gods among them and served the Lord. And he could bear Israel’... Click to read the verse Judges 10:16 Click to read the verse Judges 10:16

Psalms 55:3 - at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked; for they bring down suffering upon me a... Click to read the verse Psalms 55:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:3

Exodus 2:23 - During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cr... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23

Exodus 3:7-9 - The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying o... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7-9 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7-9

Isaiah 19:20 - It will be a sign and witness to the Lord Almighty in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:20

Judges 2:18 - Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the h... Click to read the verse Judges 2:18 Click to read the verse Judges 2:18

Psalms 79:11 - May the groans of the prisoners come before you; by the strength of your arm preserve those con... Click to read the verse Psalms 79:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:11

Psalms 34:6 - This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:6

Proverbs 22:22-23 - Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:22-23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:22-23

Ecclesiastes 4:1 - Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking plac... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1

Amos 4:1 - Israel Has Not Returned to God Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women w... Click to read the verse Amos 4:1 Click to read the verse Amos 4:1

Exodus 6:1 - Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty ... Click to read the verse Exodus 6:1 Click to read the verse Exodus 6:1

Ezekiel 18:18 - But his father will die for his own sin, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:18

Proverbs 22:23 - for the Lord will take up their case and will plunder those who plunder them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:23

Psalms 10:18 - defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify... Click to read the verse Psalms 10:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:18

Job 35:9 - “Men cry out under a load of oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful. Click to read the verse Job 35:9 Click to read the verse Job 35:9

Job 34:28 - They caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he heard the cry of the needy. Click to read the verse Job 34:28 Click to read the verse Job 34:28

Psalms 72:2 - He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. Click to read the verse Psalms 72:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:2

Isaiah 25:4 - You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:4

Job 20:19 - For he has oppressed the poor and left them destitute; he has seized houses he did not build. Click to read the verse Job 20:19 Click to read the verse Job 20:19

Proverbs 22:16 - He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich—both come t... Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:16

Proverbs 14:31 - He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy hono... Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31

Zephaniah 3:8 - Therefore wait for me,” declares the Lord, “for the day I will stand up to testify. I have deci... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:8 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:8

Micah 7:8-9 - Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, th... Click to read the verse Micah 7:8-9 Click to read the verse Micah 7:8-9

Psalms 103:6 - The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. Click to read the verse Psalms 103:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:6

James 2:6 - But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the one... Click to read the verse James 2:6 Click to read the verse James 2:6

Amos 8:4 - Hear this, you who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land, Click to read the verse Amos 8:4 Click to read the verse Amos 8:4

Psalms 7:6 - Arise, O Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree jus... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:6

Psalms 3:7 - Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the w... Click to read the verse Psalms 3:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 3:7

Psalms 82:8 - Rise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 82:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:8

2 Samuel 22:28 - You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:28 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:28

Psalms 44:23 - Awake, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 44:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:23

Psalms 10:5 - His ways are always prosperous; he is haughty and your laws are far from him; he sneers at all ... Click to read the verse Psalms 10:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:5

Job 5:15 - He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; he saves them from the clutches of the powerful. Click to read the verse Job 5:15 Click to read the verse Job 5:15

Proverbs 30:14 - those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the ear... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:14

Psalms 9:18 - But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish. Click to read the verse Psalms 9:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 9:18

Job 5:21 - You will be protected from the lash of the tongue, and need not fear when destruction comes. Click to read the verse Job 5:21 Click to read the verse Job 5:21

Psalms 69:33 - The Lord hears the needy and does not despise his captive people. Click to read the verse Psalms 69:33 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:33

Job 27:13 - “Here is the fate God allots to the wicked, the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almig... Click to read the verse Job 27:13 Click to read the verse Job 27:13

Proverbs 23:11 - for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:11

Psalms 102:1 - Psalm 102 A prayer of an afflicted man. When he is faint and pours out his lament before the Lo... Click to read the verse Psalms 102:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 102:1

Psalms 10:12 - Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:12

Psalms 10:9 - He lies in wait like a lion in cover; he lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the hel... Click to read the verse Psalms 10:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:9

Isaiah 33:10 - “Now will I arise,” says the Lord. “Now will I be exalted; now will I be lifted up. Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:10

Isaiah 3:13 - The Lord takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people. Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:13

Psalms 74:21 - Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Click to read the verse Psalms 74:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 74:21

Psalms 79:10-11 - Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations... Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10-11

Psalms 146:7-8 - He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7-8 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7-8

Ezekiel 18:12-13 - He oppresses the poor and needy. He commits robbery. He does not return what he took in pledge.... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:12-13 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:12-13

Psalms 74:21-22 - Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Click to read the verse Psalms 74:21-22 Click to read the verse Psalms 74:21-22

Jeremiah 30:17 - But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are cal... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:17

Psalms 59:1 - Psalm 59 For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When S... Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1

Jeremiah 51:35 - May the violence done to our flesh be upon Babylon,” say the inhabitants of Zion. “May our bloo... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:35 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:35

Isaiah 29:19 - Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19