Deuteronomy 10:18

God's Word

He makes sure orphans and widows receive justice. He loves foreigners and gives them food and clothes.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

May you have the fear of the Lord in you. Be careful about what you do. The Lord our God is never unjust. He is impartial and never takes bribes.”

Psalm 10:18

in order to provide justice for orphans and oppressed people so that no mere mortal will terrify them again.

Psalm 103:6

The Lord does what is right and fair for all who are oppressed.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to everyone and has compassion for everything that he has made.

Psalm 146:9

The Lord protects foreigners. The Lord gives relief to orphans and widows. But he keeps wicked people from reaching their goal.

Psalm 68:5

The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.

Psalm 68:6

God places lonely people in families. He leads prisoners out of prison into productive lives, but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land.

Exodus 22:20

“Whoever sacrifices to any god except the Lord must be condemned and destroyed.

Exodus 22:21

“Never mistreat or oppress foreigners, because you were foreigners living in Egypt.

Exodus 22:22

“Never take advantage of any widow or orphan.

Exodus 22:23

If you do and they cry out to me, you can be sure that I will hear their cry.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.”

Jeremiah 49:11

“Abandon your orphans, and I will keep them alive. Your widows can trust me.”

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us. We won’t ride on horses anymore. We will never again say that the things our hands have made are our gods. You love orphans.”

Leviticus 25:35

“If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home.

Numbers 10:32

If you come with us, we will share with you all the good things the Lord gives us.”

Matthew 5:45

In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.

Acts 14:17

Yet, by doing good, he has given evidence of his existence. He gives you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons. He fills you with food and your lives with happiness.”

Deuteronomy 27:19

“Whoever deprives foreigners, orphans, or widows of justice will be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.