He gives justice to the oppressed
and food to the hungry.
The LORD frees the prisoners.
He gives justice to the oppressed ...
2 Chronicles 9:8
"Praise the LORD your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne as king to rule for him. Because God loves Israel and desires this kingdom to last forever, he has made you king over them so you can rule with justice and righteousness." (see 2 Chronicles 9:1-17)Psalm 99:4
Mighty King, lover of justice,
you have established fairness.
You have acted with justice
and righteousness through out Israel. (see all Psalm 99)
Psalm 103:6
The LORD gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly. (see all Psalm 103)
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler's favor,
but justice comes from the LORD. (see all Proverbs 29)
Isaiah 42:1
"Look at my servant, whom I strengthen.
He is my chosen one who pleases me.
I have put my Spirit upon him.
He will bring justice to the nations." (see all Isaiah 42)
Isaiah 51:4
"Listen to me, my people.
Hear me, Israel,
for my law will be proclaimed,
and my justice will become a light to the nations." (see all Isaiah 51)
Isaiah 61:8
"For I, the LORD, love justice.
I hate robbery and wrongdoing.
I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering
and make an everlasting covenant with them." (see all Isaiah 61)
Jeremiah 9:24
"But those who wish to boast
should boast in this alone:
that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD
who demonstrates unfailing love
and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth,
and that I delight in these things.
I, the LORD, have spoken!" (see all Jeremiah 9)
... and food to the hungry.
Luke 1:53
"He has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away with empty hands." (see Luke 1:39-56)
Luke 6:21
"God blesses you who are hungry now,
for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now,
for in due time you will laugh." (see Luke 6:20-49)
John 6:35
Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
(see John 6:22-59)
Romans 12:20
Instead,
"If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap
burning coals of shame on their heads." (see Romans 12:8-21)
Revelation 7:16
"They will never again be hungry or thirsty;
they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun."
(see Revelation 7:9-17)
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