Quotes about Poor
The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.
— Psalm 37:14
But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
— Psalm 40:17
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
— Psalm 41:1
Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor.
— Psalm 68:10
But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
— Psalm 70:5
Do not let the oppressed retreat in shame; may the poor and needy praise Your name.
— Psalm 74:21
A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
— Psalm 86:1
For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death.
— Psalm 109:16
For I am poor and needy; my heart is wounded within me.
— Psalm 109:22
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
— Psalm 112:9
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
— Psalm 140:12
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
— Proverbs 13:8