For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Because of how the poor are mistreated and because of the cries of those in need, God says, 'Now I will stand up and act. I will bring safety to those who are being threatened and intimidated.'
God is promising to personally step in and protect vulnerable people who are being oppressed and threatened by others.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when the faithful felt surrounded by deceit and violence, with the wicked seeming to prosper while the righteous suffered. In ancient Israel, the poor and needy had few legal protections and were often exploited by the wealthy and powerful. The phrase 'puffeth at him' refers to those who speak arrogantly or threateningly against the vulnerable.
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