📖 Psalm 10 — God’s Concern for the Oppressed

Psalm 10 is a prayer asking why injustice seems to continue, especially against the poor and vulnerable. It emphasizes that God sees and will act.

“He lies in wait secretly as a lion in his den; he lies in wait to catch the poor...” (Psalm 10:9)

“He crouches, he lies low, that the helpless may fall by his strength.” (Psalm 10:10)

“Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted.” (Psalm 10:12)

“But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief...” (Psalm 10:14)

“You defend the fatherless and the oppressed...” (Psalm 10:18)

Theme: God sees injustice and defends the oppressed.

📖 Psalm 72 — The Righteous King and Justice

Psalm 72 describes an ideal king who rules with justice, especially toward the poor, needy, and oppressed.

“May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.” (Psalm 72:2)

“May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy...” (Psalm 72:4)

“He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.” (Psalm 72:12)

“He will take pity on the weak and the needy...” (Psalm 72:13)

“The righteous will flourish in his days...” (Psalm 72:7)

Theme: True leadership reflects God’s justice by protecting the weak and oppressed.