Psalm 68:5

God's Word

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 30:27

Then the Levitical priests blessed the people. Their voices were heard, and their prayers went to God’s holy place in heaven.

2 Chronicles 6:2

But I have built you a high temple, a home for you to live in permanently.”

Psalm 10:14

You have seen ⌞it⌟; yes, you have taken note of trouble and grief and placed them under your control. The victim entrusts himself to you. You alone have been the helper of orphans.

Psalm 10:18

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

Psalm 118:19

Open the gates of righteousness for me. I will go through them ⌞and⌟ give thanks to the Lord.

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 150:6

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Hallelujah!

Psalm 33:14

From the place where he sits enthroned, he looks down upon all who live on earth.

Psalm 72:2

so that he may judge your people with righteousness and your oppressed ⌞people⌟ with justice.

Psalm 72:4

May he grant justice to the people who are oppressed. May he save the children of needy people and crush their oppressor.

Exodus 3:15

Again God said to Moses, “This is what you must say to the people of Israel: The Lord God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever. This is my title throughout every generation.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They don’t notice the widows’ pleas.

Isaiah 12:4

At that time you will say, “Praise the Lord. Call on his name. Make his deeds known among the nations. Make them remember that his name is highly honored.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says: Heaven is my throne. The earth is my footstool. Where can you build a house or resting place for me?

Jeremiah 49:11

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

Jeremiah 5:28

They grow big and fat. Their evil deeds have no limits. They have no respect for the rights of others. They have no respect for the rights of orphans. But they still prosper. They don’t defend the rights of the poor.

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.”

Ephesians 5:1

Imitate God, since you are the children he loves.

Deuteronomy 10:18

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

Deuteronomy 26:15

Look down from your holy place in heaven. Bless your people Israel and the land flowing with milk and honey that you have given us, as you promised with an oath to our ancestors.”