New International Version Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. New Living Translation Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people. English Standard Version Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Berean Standard Bible Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Berean Literal Bible Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. King James Bible Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. New King James Version Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked. New American Standard Bible Rescue the weak and needy; Save them from the hand of the wicked. NASB 1995 Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. NASB 1977 Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. Legacy Standard Bible Protect the poor and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. Amplified Bible Rescue the weak and needy; Rescue them from the hand of the wicked. Berean Annotated Bible Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Christian Standard Bible Rescue the poor and needy; save them from the power of the wicked.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Rescue the poor and needy; save them from the power of the wicked.” American Standard Version Rescue the poor and needy: Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. Contemporary English Version Rescue the weak and homeless from the powerful hands of heartless people. English Revised Version Rescue the poor and needy: deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rescue weak and needy people. Help them escape the power of wicked people. Good News Translation Rescue them from the power of evil people. International Standard Version Rescue the poor and the needy, delivering them from the power of the wicked. NET Bible Rescue the poor and needy! Deliver them from the power of the wicked! New Heart English Bible Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked." Webster's Bible Translation Deliver the poor and needy: deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. World English Bible Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet the weak and needy escape, "" Deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Berean Literal Bible Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Young's Literal Translation Let the weak and needy escape, From the hand of the wicked deliver them. Smith's Literal Translation Deliver the poor and needy one: take away out of the hand of the unjust. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRescue the poor; and deliver the needy out of the hand of the sinner. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” New Revised Standard Version Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeliver the poor and needy out of the hand of the wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save the poor and the afflicted from the hand of the wicked. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Rescue the poor and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. Brenton Septuagint Translation Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context God Presides in the Divine Assembly…3Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. 4Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. 5They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.… Cross References Rescue the weak and needy; Psalm 72:12-14 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. Proverbs 24:11-12 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. save them from the hand of the wicked. Jeremiah 15:21 I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.” Jeremiah 20:13 Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers. Psalm 37:39-40 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Jeremiah 22:3 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Zechariah 7:9-10 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ Exodus 23:6-7 You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits. / Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty. Deuteronomy 24:17 Do not deny justice to the foreigner or the fatherless, and do not take a widow’s cloak as security. Job 29:12-17 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. … Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? … Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Treasury of Scripture Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. deliver Psalm 72:12-14 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper… Job 29:12,16,17 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him… Proverbs 24:11,12 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; … rid Psalm 140:12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Nehemiah 5:1-13 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews… Job 5:15,16 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty… Jump to Previous Deliver Escape Evil-Doers Hand Needy Poor Rescue Rid Saviour Weak WickedJump to Next Deliver Escape Evil-Doers Hand Needy Poor Rescue Rid Saviour Weak WickedPsalm 82 1. The psalmist, having exhorted the judges5. And reproved their negligence 8. Prays God to judge Rescue the weak and needy; God charges earthly rulers to protect those unable to secure justice for themselves. The weak and needy include the poor, oppressed, widows, orphans, and others exposed to exploitation. Justice requires more than impartial words; it demands action on behalf of those harmed by the powerful. Psa 72:12-14 For he will deliver the needy who cry out… save them from the hand of the wicked. The wicked use authority, wealth, or violence to control and oppress others. God calls those entrusted with judgment to intervene and deliver the vulnerable from such abuse. This concern reflects God’s own character as the defender of the oppressed and points to His ultimate deliverance of His people from sin and evil. Jer 15:21 I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked…… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe ultimate judge and authority who calls for justice and righteousness. 2. The Weak and Needy Individuals who are vulnerable and oppressed, requiring protection and justice. 3. The Wicked Those who exploit or oppress the weak and needy, acting contrary to God's justice. 4. Asaph The attributed author of Psalm 82, a leader of one of the temple choirs during King David's reign. 5. Divine Council The setting of the psalm, where God stands among the "gods" or judges, holding them accountable. Teaching Points God's Heart for JusticeGod is deeply concerned with justice and righteousness. As His followers, we are called to reflect His character by advocating for the oppressed. Active Compassion The command to "rescue" and "save" implies action. Believers are encouraged to move beyond passive concern to active involvement in helping those in need. Spiritual Responsibility As part of the body of Christ, we have a responsibility to stand against injustice and be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Community Engagement Engaging with local communities and organizations that support the weak and needy can be a practical way to live out this scripture. Personal Reflection Consider personal biases or indifference that may hinder our response to the needs of others and seek God's guidance to overcome them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 82:4?2. How can we "rescue the weak" in our community today? 3. What does Psalm 82:4 reveal about God's heart for justice? 4. How does Psalm 82:4 connect with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 25:35-40? 5. In what ways can your church actively "deliver the needy"? 6. How can you personally apply the call to "save them from the hand"? 7. How does Psalm 82:4 challenge our understanding of justice and divine intervention? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 82:4? 9. How does Psalm 82:4 reflect God's concern for the oppressed? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 82? (4) The poor and needy.--Better, The miserable (as in Psalm 82:8) and poor, a different word from "needy" in Psalm 82:3.Verse 4. - Deliver the poor and needy. The poor were terribly oppressed, and needed "deliverance" (see Job 29:12; Isaiah 1:17; Isaiah 3:14, 15; Isaiah 58:6; Micah 3:2, 3). Rid them out of the hand of the wicked; or, rescue them. Psalm 82:4 unfolds a divine mandate in six brief phrases: take decisive action (“Rescue”), focus on society’s most vulnerable (“the weak and needy”), ensure genuine deliverance (“save them”), break oppressive power structures (“from the hand”), and recognize the moral battle (“of the wicked”). The verse calls every believer to mirror God’s own heart by defending and delivering those who cannot defend themselves, trusting the literal and authoritative Word that directs and empowers such obedience. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Rescueפַּלְּטוּ־ (pal·lə·ṭū-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6403: To slip out, escape, to deliver the weak דַ֥ל (ḏal) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin and needy; וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (wə·’eḇ·yō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor save them הַצִּֽילוּ׃ (haṣ·ṣî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the hand מִיַּ֖ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the wicked. רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person Additonal Resources Psalm 82:4 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 82:4 Bible Gateway Psalm 82:4 Bible.com Psalm 82:4 NIV |
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