For He remembered them, [in] making inquisition for blood; He has not forgotten the supplication of the poor.

Because of the misery of the poor, and because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the Lord, I will set [them] in safety; I will speak [to them] openly.

He shall judge the poor of the people in righteousness, and save the children of the needy; and shall bring low the false accuser.

For He has delivered the poor from the oppressor; and the needy who had no helper.

He shall redeem their souls from oppression and injustice, and their name [shall be] precious before Him.

He has had regard to the prayer of the lowly, and has not despised their petition.

to hear the groaning of the fettered ones, to loosen the sons of the slain;

For He stood on the right hand of the poor, to save [me] from them that persecute my soul.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty.

Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Listen, my beloved brothers. Did God not choose the poor of the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those that love Him?

For if you should keep these things, you shall have posterity; and your hope shall not be removed.

Thus shall you perceive wisdom in your soul: for if you find it, your end shall be good, and hope shall not fail you.