Deuteronomy 10:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 146:9

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

Psalm 68:5

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

Jeremiah 49:11

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

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need.”

Psalm 145:9

You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation.

Psalm 103:6

For all who are ill-treated, the LORD brings justice.

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.”

Exodus 22:22

Do not ill-treat widows or orphans.

Acts 14:17

But he showed that he was there by the good things he did. God sends rain from heaven and makes your crops grow. He gives food to you and makes your hearts glad.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Exodus 22:23

If you do, they will beg for my help, and I will come to their rescue.

Numbers 10:32

Besides that, if you go, we will give you a share of the good things the LORD gives us.”

2 Chronicles 19:7

So do your work in honour of him and know that he won't allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.

Exodus 22:20

Death is the punishment for offering sacrifices to any god except me.

Exodus 22:21

Do not ill-treat or abuse foreigners who live among you. Remember, you were foreigners in Egypt.

Leviticus 25:35

If any of your people become poor and unable to support themselves, you must help them, just as you are supposed to help foreigners who live among you.

Psalm 10:18

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

Psalm 68:6

You find families for those who are lonely. You set prisoners free and let them prosper, but all who rebel will live in a scorching desert.