Psalm 146:9

Free Bible Version

The Lord takes care of strangers among us. He looks after widows and orphans. But he makes life difficult for the wicked.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

David was told, “Ahithophel is one of the people conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel's advice worthless.”

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had been ignored, he saddled up his donkey and left for his home in the town where he lived. He put his affairs in order and then he hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father's tomb.

Esther 5:14

His wife Zeresh and his friends told him, “Arrange for a pole to be set up, fifty cubits high. Then, in the morning, go and ask the king to have Mordecai impaled on it. Afterwards, you'll be happy as you go with the king to the dinner.” Haman thought this was good advice, so he had the pole set up.

Esther 7:10

So they impaled Haman on the pole that he had set up for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king died down.

Esther 9:25

But when it came to the king's attention, he sent out letters ordering that the evil scheme which Haman had planned against the Jews should rebound on him, and that he and his sons should be impaled on poles.

Psalm 10:14

But you do see the trouble and grief they cause. Take it into your own hands. The helpless trust in you; you defend the orphans.

Psalm 145:20

The Lord takes care of all those who love him, but he will destroy all those who are wicked.

Psalm 147:6

The Lord helps those who are bowed down to get up; but he grinds the wicked into the ground.

Psalm 18:26

You show yourself pure to those who are pure, but you show yourself smart to those who are crafty.

Psalm 68:5

He is a father to the orphans, a protector of widows. This is who God is, who lives in his holy place.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of life of the wicked is like complete darkness; they don't even know what they're tripping over.

Jeremiah 49:11

However, you can leave your orphans to me because I will protect them. Have your widows put their trust in me.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can't save us; we will not ride our warhorses; we will never again say, ‘You are our gods’ to the idols we have made. For in you orphans find mercy.”

Malachi 3:5

I will come and put you on trial. I am ready to be a witness against those who: practice witchcraft commit adultery tell lies give false evidence cheat employees oppress widows and orphans abuse foreigners and do not respect me, says the Lord Almighty.

1 Corinthians 3:19

This world's wisdom is plain foolishness to God. As Scripture says, “He uses the cleverness of the wise to catch them out,”

Deuteronomy 16:11

You will celebrate in the Lord's presence in the place where he will choose to live with you. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levites who live in your towns, as well as the foreigners, orphans, and widows among you.

James 1:27

In the eyes of our God and Father, religion that's pure and genuine is to visit orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep yourself from being contaminated by the world.