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Psalms 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. puffeth: or, would ensnare him”
Psalms 12:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 12:5
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. This verse dramatically shifts from lament (vv.1-4) to divine promise. After describing corrupt speech and societal evil, the psalm suddenly presents God's first-person declaration of intervention. This is the LORD's direct response to injustice—He will arise to deliver the oppressed."For the oppression of the poor" (mishod aniyim, מִשֹּׁד עֲנִיִּים) provides the cause prompting divine action. Shod means violence, devastation, destruction, oppre...
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Cross-References for Psalms 12:5
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“and Yahweh heard him”
“but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
“the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields”
“Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:”
“my enemy. When I fall”
“even the needy from the hand of the mighty.”
“that the king of Egypt died”
“neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.”
“Yahweh! God”