Psalms 82:4
The Scripture
(4) Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist urges the people to be just and to protect the poor and vulnerable, warning that the wicked will oppress them. He calls the righteous to stand up and speak against injustice, to be a witness to God’s righteousness. The chapter ends with a call to be zealous in defending the oppressed.
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