Psalm 68:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows.

Cross References

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and the distress, and you will do something. The poor can count on you, and so can orphans.

Jeremiah 49:11

But I can be trusted to care for your orphans and widows.

Deuteronomy 10:18

The Lord defends the rights of orphans and widows. He cares for foreigners and gives them food and clothing.

Jeremiah 5:28

and prosperous, but you refuse to help the poor get the justice they deserve.

Psalm 146:9

and looks after strangers. He defends the rights of orphans and widows, but destroys the wicked.

Isaiah 1:23

Your leaders have rejected me to become friends of crooks; your rulers are looking for gifts and bribes. Widows and orphans never get a fair trial.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Psalm 72:4

Let the king defend the poor, rescue the homeless, and crush everyone who hurts them.

Psalm 10:18

You defend orphans and everyone else in need, so that no one on earth can terrify others again.

2 Chronicles 6:2

Now I've built a glorious temple where you can live forever.”

Ephesians 5:1

Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children.

Isaiah 66:1

The Lord said: Heaven is my throne; the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? In what place will I rest?

Psalm 72:2

Let him be honest and fair with all your people, especially the poor.

Psalm 33:14

from his throne in heaven, and he watches us all.

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and Levites asked God to bless the people, and from his home in heaven, he did.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can't save us, and chariots can't help. So we will no longer worship the idols we have made. Our Lord, you show mercy to orphans.”

Deuteronomy 26:15

Our Lord, look down from your temple in heaven and bless us and our land. You promised our ancestors that you would give us this land rich with milk and honey, and you have kept your promise.

Psalm 118:19

Open the gates of justice! I will enter and tell the Lord how thankful I am.

Psalm 150:6

Let every living creature praise the Lord. Shout praises to the Lord!

Isaiah 12:4

At that time you will say, “Our Lord, we are thankful, and we worship only you. We will tell the nations how glorious you are and what you have done.