What does the Bible say about oppression of the innocent?

The authority of wealth can corrupt individuals, leading them to commit acts of oppression and cruelty against the innocent. Scriptures, such as Psalm 94:20, warn that a corrupt authority that perpetuates misery becomes a partner in injustice. The apostle James addresses this sin, indicating that those who condemn and murder the innocent will ultimately face God’s judgment. God notes the injustices done, whether through outright violence or insidious legal means. Therefore, oppression, even when masked by legality, draws the condemnation of the Lord.