Psalm 82:3

God's Word

Defend weak people and orphans. Protect the rights of the oppressed and the poor.

Cross References

Job 29:12

because I rescued the poor who called ⌞for help⌟ and the orphans who had no one to help them.

Job 31:21

If I have shaken my fist at an orphan because I knew that others would back me up in court,

Psalm 10:18

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

Exodus 23:3

Never give special favors to poor people in court.

Exodus 23:6

“Never deny justice to poor people in court.

Proverbs 31:9

Speak out, judge fairly, and defend the rights of oppressed and needy people.”

Isaiah 1:17

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

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.

Jeremiah 21:12

descendants of David. This is what the Lord says: Judge fairly every morning. Rescue those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my fury will break out and burn like fire. No one will be able to put it out because of the evil things you have done.

Jeremiah 22:16

He defended the cause of the poor and needy. Everything went well for him. Isn’t this what it means to know me?” asks the Lord.

Jeremiah 22:3

“This is what the Lord says: Judge fairly, and do what is right. Rescue those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Don’t mistreat foreigners, orphans, or widows, and don’t oppress them. Don’t kill innocent people in this place.

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.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: Administer real justice, and be compassionate and kind to each other.

Deuteronomy 10:18

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

Deuteronomy 24:17

Never deprive foreigners and orphans of justice. And never take widows’ clothes to guarantee a loan.

James 1:27

Pure, unstained religion, according to God our Father, is to take care of orphans and widows when they suffer and to remain uncorrupted by this world.