Sing to the LORD! Praise the LORD! For He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers.
Parallel translations
- WEB Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.
- KJV Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
- NKJV Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For He has delivered the life of the poor From the hand of evildoers.
- NASB Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord! For He has saved the soul of the needy one From the hand of evildoers.
- NLT Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For though I was poor and needy, he rescued me from my oppressors.
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Quick answer
Jeremiah breaks into praise, for the Lord delivers the needy from evildoers. Even amid suffering, faith gives way to worship.
Overview
In a sudden burst of praise, the prophet calls for singing to the Lord who rescues the soul of the poor and needy from the hand of the wicked. His confidence in God's deliverance overflows in thanksgiving even before his trials end. This pattern of lament turning to praise reflects the psalms and the believer's hope that God ultimately saves his afflicted ones.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Isa 25:4For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,
- Ps 69:33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.
- Ps 35:9–11Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.
- Ps 34:6This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
- Ps 72:4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
- Ps 109:30–31With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many.
- Jas 2:5–6Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
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