Which other scriptures highlight God's role as a defender of the humble? Psalm 76:9 — God Arises for the Humble “when God rose up to judge, to save all the oppressed of the earth. Selah” Echoes in the Psalms • Psalm 9:12 — “For the Avenger of blood remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.” • Psalm 10:17-18 — “You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed…” • Psalm 34:18 — “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.” • Psalm 72:12-14 — “He will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper… their blood is precious in His sight.” • Psalm 113:7-8 — “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the trash heap to seat them with nobles.” • Psalm 147:6 — “The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.” Wisdom Books — Practical Assurance • Proverbs 3:34 — “He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.” • Proverbs 22:22-23 — “Do not rob a poor man because he is poor… for the LORD will take up their case.” • Job 5:11 — “He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.” Prophets — A Coming Rescue • Isaiah 57:15 — “I dwell… with the contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly.” • Isaiah 66:2 — “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at My word.” • Zephaniah 3:12 — “I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.” Historical Snapshots of Deliverance • Exodus 3:7-8 — “I have surely seen the affliction of My people… I have come down to rescue them.” • 1 Samuel 2:8 — “He raises the poor from the dust… to inherit a seat of honor.” • 2 Chronicles 20:15-17 — “The battle is not yours, but God’s… stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf.” Jesus Showed It in Person • Matthew 5:3-5 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit… Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” • Luke 14:11 — “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” • Luke 18:14 — “…this man went home justified… for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” The Apostles Carry the Banner • James 4:6 — “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” • 1 Peter 5:5-6 — “Clothe yourselves with humility… Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, that He may exalt you in due time.” • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness… when I am weak, then I am strong.” Wrap-Up Truths to Hold • God personally intervenes when the lowly are threatened. • He never overlooks their cries; His timing and judgment are perfect. • Humility invites divine favor, protection, and ultimate exaltation. • From Exodus to the early church, every era proves He defends the humble—exactly as Psalm 76:9 declares. |
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