Psalms 9:18

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.

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.

For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.

When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.