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As Salaamu Alaikum to Believing Muslim Friends.
May the eternal peace and blessings from Allah (swt) be upon Nabi Sulaimon (as), Al Masihu Isa ibn Maryam (as), and upon Nabi Muhammed (saws). The three Holy Prophets whose Holy Words are the service of this blog post. Ameen.
Table
of Contents:
Chapter
1 – A Selection of Verses Against the Zalimun in the Holy Quran
Chapter
2 – The Collection Against the Wicked in Proverbs
Chapter
3 – The Collection Against the Evil in Proverbs
Chapter
4 – The Collection Against the Oppressors in Proverbs
[Also, in the past the present and the future, whenever I quote the word "godly" from NLT it was literally translated from the Hebrew word "Sadiq" which means "the righteous" and connotes similarity to the Arabic word "Sidiq" which means "the trustworthy; friend; truthful"...therefore whenever (past, present, and future) that I quote this term I am intending "People of God". NLT has decided that they wanted to translate the Hebrew that way and it is their perogative. Reason being that for the word "godly" the Greek suffix "ly" means "like" and there is none like God.]
People of Faith; the Poor; Minorities; People of Color; and really all People should have tremendous interest in the research of God's Verses against the Zalimun. Certainly all people should have this concern, but, particularly People of Fatih; the Poor; Minorities; and People of Color should have interest and concern for these verses because of the Spirit of Justice that is in them. But, Faith and Belief in God and His Holy Books are prerequisites for that Spirit of Justice. As Allah (swt) has said, "Basira Falinafsihi" that, "What the person sees is for the benefit of their soul."
This is long. But, not as long as my actual research on this. I left out a couple of Chapters. To Allah (swt) belongs the Honor, the Praise, the Glory. Forever and ever. Ameen.
Chapter
1 – A Collection of Verses Against the Zalimun in the Holy Quran
““For
me, I intend to let thee draw on thyself my sin as well as thine,1
for thou wilt be among the companions of the fire, and that is the
reward of those who do wrong. (Zalimun)””
~
Surantul Maidah Ayat 29 – Verse against Cain for slaying
his brother Abel
“21
“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not
murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ 22 But
I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to
judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being
brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger
of the fires of hell. 23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at
the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has
something against you, 24 leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go
and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice
to God. 25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary,
settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you
over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will
be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be
free again until you have paid the last penny.”
~
Matthew 5:21-26 – Verses establishing cursing a brother or
sister in faith unjustly equivalent to murder
“Never
should a believer kill a believer; but (If it so happens) by
mistake,1 (Compensation is due): If one (so) kills a believer, it is
ordained that he should free a believing slave, and pay compensation
to the deceased?s family, unless they remit it freely. If the
deceased belonged to a people at war with you, and he was a believer,
the freeing of a believing slave (Is enough). If he belonged to a
people with whom ye have treaty of Mutual alliance, compensation
should be paid to his family, and a believing slave be freed. For
those who find this beyond their means, (is prescribed) a fast for
two months running: by way of repentance to God. for God hath all
knowledge and all wisdom.”
~
Surahtul Nisa Ayat 92
“They
followed what the evil ones1 gave out (falsely) against the power of
Solomon: the blasphemers Were, not Solomon, but the evil ones,
teaching men Magic, and such things as came down at Babylon to the
angels Harut and Marut2. But neither of these taught anyone (Such
things) without saying: “We are only for trial; so do not
blaspheme.” They learned from them3 the means to sow discord
between man and wife. But they could not thus harm anyone except by
God’s permission. And they learned what harmed them, not what
profited them. And they knew that the buyers of (magic) would have no
share in the happiness of the Hereafter. And vile was the price for
which they did sell their souls, if they but knew!
If
they had kept their Faith and guarded themselves from evil, far
better had been the reward from their Lord, if they but knew!”
~
Surahtul Baqarah Ayats 102-103 [Cost
of Suhr. Zalama mathala Suhr from a development in the Proverbs.]
And
remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain commands1,
which he fulfilled: He said: “I will make thee an Imām2 to the
Nations.” He pleaded: “And also (Imāms) from my offspring!” He
answered: “But My Promise is not within the reach of evil-doers.
(Zalimun)”
~
Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 124 [Zalimun
have no leadership nor command.]
“Hast
thou not Turned thy vision to one who disputed with Abraham1 About
his Lord, because God had granted him power? Abraham said: “My Lord
is He Who Giveth life and death.” He said: “I give life and
death”. Said Abraham: “But it is God that causeth the sun to rise
from the east: Do thou then cause him to rise from the West.” Thus
was he confounded who (in arrogance) rejected faith. Nor doth God
Give guidance to a people unjust. (Zalimun)”
~
Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 258 [Zalimun have no guidance.]
“And
whatever ye spend in charity or devotion, be sure God knows it all.
But the wrong-doers (Zalimun) have no helpers.”
~
Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 270 [Zalimun have no helpers.]
“As
to those who believe and work righteousness, God will pay them (in
full) their reward; but God loveth not those who do wrong. (Zalimun)”
~
Surahtul Ali Imran Ayat 57 [Zalimun have no Love from Allah.]
“Those
who reject Faith and do wrong (Zalimun),- God will not forgive them
nor guide them to any way-
Except
the way of Hell, to dwell therein for ever. And this to God is easy.”
~
Surahtul Nisa Ayat 168-169 [Zalimun have no Forgiveness nor
Guidance to any way except Eternal Hell.]
“He
will admit to His Mercy whom He will; But the wrong-doers (Zalimun),-
for them has He prepared a grievous Penalty.”
~
Surahtul Insan Ayat 31 [Zalimun have no Mercy and thus no
Paradise, but only grievous Penalty and thus Hellfire.]
“Who
doth more wrong than he who inventeth a lie against God or rejecteth
His signs? But verily the wrong-doers (Zalimun) never shall prosper.”
~
Surahtul Anam Ayat 21 [Zalimun have no Prosperity (Falaha).]
“Send
not away those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking
His face.1 In naught art thou accountable for them, and in naught are
they accountable for thee, that thou shouldst turn them away, and
thus be (one) of the unjust. (Zalimun)”
~
Surahtul Anam Ayat 52 [Zalimun turn away those seeking the Face
of Allah.]
“It
is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with wrong
(biZulmin)- that are (truly) in security, for they are on (right)
guidance.”
~
Surahtul Anam Ayat 82 [Zalimun have no security.]
“For
them there is Hell, as a couch (below) and folds and folds of
covering above: such is Our requital of those who do wrong.
(Zalimun)”
~
Surahtul Araf Ayat 41 [Zalimun have Hell as a couch and folds and
folds of covering above.]
“The
Companions of the Garden will call out to the Companions of the Fire:
“We have indeed found the promises of our Lord to us true: Have you
also found Your Lord?s promises true?” They shall say, “Yes”;
but1 a crier shall proclaim between them: “The curse of God is on
the wrong-doers (Zalimun);-”
~
Surahtul Araf Ayat 44 [Zalimun have the Curse of Allah upon
them.]
“Is
that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqūm?
For
We have truly made it (as) a trial1 for the wrong-doers (Zalimun).”
~
Surahtul Saffat Ayats 62-63 [The Tree of Zaqqum is a Trial for
the Zalimun.]
“We
blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right,
and (some) that obviously do wrong (Zalimu), to their own souls.”
~
Surahtul Saffat Ayat 113 [Zalimun do wrong to their own souls.]
Chapter
2 – The Collection Against the Wicked in Proverbs
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Zalimun
– Wicked, Oppressor, Unjust, Darkness of Sin, Evil-doers
Proverbs
2:22 NLT ۞
۞ (Displacement)
But
the wicked will be removed from the land, and the treacherous will be
destroyed.
Proverbs
3:25 NLT
You
need not be afraid of disaster or the destruction that comes upon the
wicked,
Proverbs
3:32 NLT ۞
۞
Such
wicked people are an abomination to the LORD, but he offers his
friendship to the godly.
Proverbs
3:33 NLT ۞
۞
The
curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but his blessing is
on the home of the upright.
Proverbs
4:14 NLT ۞
۞
(not
models)
Do
not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers.
Proverbs
4:19 NLT ۞
۞
But
the way of the wicked is like
complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they
are stumbling over.
Proverbs
6:12 NLT ۞
۞
Here
is a description of worthless
and wicked people: They are constant liars,
Proverbs
9:7 NLT
Anyone
who rebukes a mocker will get a smart retort. Anyone who rebukes the
wicked will get hurt.
Proverbs
10:3 NLT ۞
۞
The
LORD will not let the godly starve to death, but he refuses to
satisfy the craving of the wicked.
Proverbs
10:7 NLT ۞
۞
We
all have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person
rots away.
Proverbs
10:24 NLT ۞
۞
The
fears of the wicked will all come true; so will the hopes of the
godly.
Proverbs
10:25 NLT ۞
۞
Disaster
strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have
a lasting foundation.
Proverbs
10:27 NLT ۞
۞
Fear
of the LORD lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut
short.
Proverbs
10:28 NLT ۞
۞
The
hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the
wicked are all in vain.
Proverbs
10:29 NLT ۞
۞
The
LORD protects the upright but destroys the wicked.
Proverbs
10:30 NLT ۞
۞
The
godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from
the land.
Proverbs
10:32 NLT ۞
۞
The
godly speak words that are helpful, but the wicked speak only what is
corrupt.
Proverbs
11:5 NLT ۞
۞
The
godly are directed by their honesty; the wicked fall beneath their
load of sin.
Proverbs
11:7 NLT
When
the wicked die, their hopes all perish, for they rely on their own
feeble strength.
Proverbs
11:8 NLT
God
rescues the godly from danger, but he lets the wicked fall into
trouble.
Proverbs
11:11 NLT
Upright
citizens bless a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked
tears it apart.
Proverbs
11:23 NLT ۞
۞
The
godly can look forward to happiness, while the wicked can expect only
wrath.
Proverbs
11:31 NLT
If
the righteous are rewarded here on earth, how much more true that the
wicked and the sinner will get what they deserve!
Proverbs
12:5 NLT
The
plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Proverbs
12:6 NLT
The
words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the
godly save lives.
Proverbs
12:7 NLT ۞
۞
The
wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.
Proverbs
12:10 NLT ۞
The
godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the
kindness of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs
12:13 NLT ۞
۞
The
wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such
trouble.
Proverbs
12:21 NLT
No
real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of
trouble.
Proverbs
12:26 NLT
The
godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs
13:5 NLT ۞
۞
Those
who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace.
Proverbs
13:25 NLT
The
godly eat to their hearts' content, but the belly of the wicked goes
hungry.
Proverbs
14:11 NLT ۞
The
house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the godly will
flourish.
Proverbs
14:19 NLT
Evil
people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates
of the godly.
Proverbs
14:32 NLT ۞
۞
The
wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge when
they die.
Proverbs
15:6 NLT ۞
There
is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked
bring trouble.
Proverbs
15:8 NLT ۞
۞
The
LORD hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the
prayers of the upright.
Proverbs
15:9 NLT ۞
۞
The
LORD despises the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue
godliness.
Proverbs
15:26 NLT ۞
۞
The
LORD despises the thoughts of the wicked, but he delights in pure
words.
Proverbs
15:28 NLT
The
godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
Proverbs
15:29 NLT
The
LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the
righteous.
Proverbs
16:4 NLT
The
LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for
punishment.
Proverbs
17:4 NLT ۞
Wrongdoers
listen to wicked talk; liars pay attention to destructive words.
Proverbs
17:23 NLT ۞
The
wicked accept secret bribes to pervert justice.
Proverbs
18:3 NLT ۞
۞
When
the wicked arrive, contempt, shame, and disgrace are sure to follow.
Proverbs
19:28 NLT
A
corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked
gulps down evil.
Proverbs
20:26 NLT
A
wise king finds the wicked, lays them out like wheat, then runs the
crushing wheel over them.
Proverbs
21:7 NLT ۞
۞
Because
the wicked refuse to do what is just, their violence boomerangs and
destroys them.
Proverbs
21:12 NLT
The
Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he
will bring the wicked to disaster.
Proverbs
21:18 NLT
Sometimes
the wicked are punished to save the godly, and the treacherous for
the upright.
Proverbs
21:29 NLT
The
wicked put up a bold front, but the upright proceed with care.
Proverbs
24:16 NLT
They
may trip seven times, but each time they will rise again. But one
calamity is enough to lay the wicked low.
Proverbs
24:19 NLT
Do
not fret because of evildoers; don't envy the wicked.
Proverbs
24:24 NLT ۞
۞
A
judge who says to the wicked, "You are innocent," will be
cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
Proverbs
25:5 NLT
Remove
the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure
by justice.
Proverbs
25:26 NLT
If
the godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a fountain
or muddying a spring.
Proverbs
26:23 NLT
Smooth
words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common
clay pot.
Proverbs
28:1 NLT
The
wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as
bold as lions.
Proverbs
28:4 NLT
To
reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight
them.
Proverbs
28:12 NLT
When
the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge,
people go into hiding.
Proverbs
28:15 NLT
A
wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking
them.
Proverbs
28:28 NLT
When
the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster,
the godly multiply.
Proverbs
29:2 NLT
When
the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked
are in power, they groan.
Proverbs
29:7 NLT
The
godly know the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care to know.
Proverbs
29:12 NLT ۞
۞
If
a ruler honors liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs
29:16 NLT
When
the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live
to see the tyrant's downfall.
Proverbs
29:27 NLT
The
godly despise the wicked; the wicked despise the godly.
Chapter
3 – The Collection Against the Evil in Proverbs
[Aoudhubillahi
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Proverbs
2:12 NLT
Wisdom
will save you from evil people, from those whose speech is corrupt.
Proverbs
2:13 NLT
These
people turn from right ways to walk down dark and evil paths.
Proverbs
2:14 NLT ☼
☼
They
rejoice in doing wrong, and they enjoy evil as it turns things upside
down.
[This Proverb establishes a correlation between Wrongdoing and Evil. Making Evil fall under the category of Zalimun. This is part of a series that begins at Proverbs 2:12. Can view a number of different translations to get the gist of the categories spoken about. International Standard Version; American Standard Version; Young's Literal Translation and my favorite New Living Translation can be consulted. But, this is the basis of this whole collection chapter referencing the Zalimun.]
Proverbs
3:7 NLT
Don't
be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn
your back on evil.
Proverbs
4:16 NLT ☼
☼
for
evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the
day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble.
Proverbs
4:27 NLT
Don't
get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
Proverbs
5:22 NLT ۞
۞
An
evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch
and hold him.
Proverbs
6:14 NLT
Their
perverted hearts plot evil. They stir up trouble constantly.
Proverbs
6:18 NLT
a
heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong,
Proverbs
8:13 NLT ☼
☼
All
who fear the LORD will hate evil. That is why I hate pride,
arrogance, corruption, and perverted speech.
Proverbs
10:6 NLT
The
godly are showered
with blessings; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
Proverbs
10:11 NLT
The
words of the godly
lead to life; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
Proverbs
10:16 NLT
The
earnings of the godly
enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
Proverbs
11:9 NLT
Proverbs
11:18 NLT
Evil
people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly
will last.
Proverbs
11:19 NLT ☼
☼
Godly
people find life; evil people find death.
Proverbs
11:21 NLT
You
can be sure that evil people will be punished, but the children of
the godly will go
free.
Proverbs
11:27 NLT
If
you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil,
it will find you!
Proverbs
12:20 NLT ☼
☼
Deceit
fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are
planning peace!
Proverbs
13:6 NLT ۞
۞
Godliness
helps people all through life, while the evil are destroyed by their
wickedness.
Proverbs
13:19 NLT ☼
☼
It
is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools will not turn from
evil to attain them.
Proverbs
14:19 NLT
Evil
people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates
of the godly.
Proverbs
14:22 NLT ۞
۞
If
you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be
granted unfailing love and faithfulness. (خسروتجول)
Proverbs
15:3 NLT
The
LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the
good.
Proverbs
15:28 NLT
The
godly think before
speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
Proverbs
16:6 NLT
Unfailing
love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.
Proverbs
16:17 NLT
The
path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path
is safe.
Proverbs
16:30 NLT
With
narrowed eyes, they plot evil; without a word, they plan their
mischief.
Proverbs
17:11 NLT ☼
Evil
people seek rebellion, but they will be severely punished.
Proverbs
17:13 NLT
If
you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.
Proverbs
19:28 NLT
A
corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked
gulps down evil.
Proverbs
20:30 NLT
Physical
punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.
Proverbs
21:4 NLT
Haughty
eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
Proverbs
21:10 NLT ☼ ☼
Evil
people love to harm others; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
Proverbs
21:27 NLT
God
loathes the sacrifice of an evil person, especially when it is
brought with ulterior motives.
Proverbs
24:1 NLT
Don't
envy evil people; don't desire their company.
Proverbs
24:8 NLT ☼ ☼
A
person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker.
Proverbs
24:20 NLT ۞
۞
For
the evil have no future; their light will be snuffed out.
Proverbs
26:25 NLT ☼
Though
they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
Proverbs
28:5 NLT
Evil
people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD
understand completely.
Proverbs
29:6 NLT ۞
۞
Evil
people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for
joy.
Proverbs
30:32 NLT
If
you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil, don't brag
about it -- cover your mouth with your hand in shame.
Chapter
4 – The Collection Against the Oppressors in Proverbs
[Aoudhubillahi
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Proverbs
14:31 NLT
Those
who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor
honor him.
Proverbs
28:16 NLT
Only
a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long
reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
Proverbs
31:5 NLT
For
if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give
justice to those who are oppressed.
Proverbs
22:16 NLT
A
person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on
the rich will end in poverty.
Proverbs
29:13 NLT
The
poor and the oppressor have this in common -- the LORD gives light to
the eyes of both.
Proverbs
31:5 NLT
For
if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give
justice to those who are oppressed.
Exodus
22:22 NLT
"Do
not exploit widows or orphans. 23 If you do and they cry out to me,
then I will surely help them. 24 My anger will blaze forth against
you, and I will kill you with the sword. Your wives will become
widows, and your children will become fatherless.
Psalms
44:24 NLT
Why
do you look the other way? Why do you ignore our suffering and
oppression?
Psalms
72:14 NLT
He
will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are
precious to him.
Psalms
107:39 NLT
When
they decrease in number and become impoverished through oppression,
trouble, and sorrow,
Psalms
119:134 NLT
Rescue
me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your
commandments.
Psalms
10:2 NLT
Proud
and wicked people viciously oppress the poor. Let them be caught in
the evil they plan for others.
Psalms
94:5 NLT
They
oppress your people, LORD, hurting those you love.
Psalms
105:14 NLT
Yet
he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
Psalms
119:122 NLT
Please
guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let those who are arrogant oppress
me!
Proverbs
14:31 NLT
Those
who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor
honor him.
Proverbs
28:16 NLT
Only
a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long
reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
Proverbs
29:13 NLT
The
poor and the oppressor have this in common -- the LORD gives light to
the eyes of both.
Proverbs
22:16 NLT
A
person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on
the rich will end in poverty.
Psalms
9:9 NLT
The
LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Psalms
10:18 NLT
You
will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so people can no
longer terrify them.
Psalms
12:7 NLT
Therefore,
LORD, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever
from this lying generation,
Psalms
14:6 NLT
The
wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will
protect his people.
Psalms
37:14 NLT
The
wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and
the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right.
Psalms
42:9 NLT
"O
God my rock," I cry, "Why have you forsaken me? Why must I
wander in darkness, oppressed by my enemies?"
Psalms
43:2 NLT
For
you are God, my only safe haven. Why have you tossed me aside? Why
must I wander around in darkness, oppressed by my enemies?
Psalms
69:33 NLT
For
the LORD hears the cries of his needy ones; he does not despise his
people who are oppressed.
Psalms
72:12 NLT
He
will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the
oppressed, who have no one to defend them.
Psalms
76:9 NLT
You
stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the
oppressed of the earth. Interlude
Psalms
82:3 NLT
"Give
fair judgment to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the
oppressed and the destitute.
Psalms
146:7 NLT
who
gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry. The LORD frees
the prisoners.
Proverbs
31:5 NLT
For
if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give
justice to those who are oppressed.