Topic

Justice

Psalms calling on God to judge rightly and defend the weak.

“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”

Thanksgiving for God’s righteous judgment and a refuge for the oppressed.

“Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”

A lament over the arrogance of the wicked and a plea for God to act for the helpless.

“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”

God judges unjust judges and calls them to defend the weak.

“O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.”

A prayer for justice against oppressors and comfort for the weary.

“Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul.”

Psalm 146 opens the final Hallel of the Psalter (Psalms 146-150), each of which begins and ends with "Praise ye the Lord" (Hallelujah).