Psalm 68:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

God, who lives in his holy palace, is a father to orphans, and he takes care of widows.

Cross References

Psalm 10:14

But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them. Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.

Jeremiah 49:11

No one will be left to care for his children. His wives will have no one to depend on.”

Deuteronomy 10:18

He defends widows and orphans. He loves even the strangers living among us. He gives them food and clothes.

Jeremiah 5:28

They have grown big and fat from the evil they have done. There is no end to the evil they do. They will not plead the case of children who have no parents. They will not help these orphans. They will not let the poor be judged fairly.

Psalm 146:9

The Lord protects strangers in our country. He cares for widows and orphans, but he destroys the wicked.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels and friends of thieves. They demand bribes and accept money for doing wrong. They take money to cheat people, and they don’t speak up for widows and orphans. They will not even listen to their cries for help.

Isaiah 57:15

God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.

Psalm 72:4

May the king be fair to the poor. May he help the helpless and punish those who hurt them.

Psalm 10:18

Protect the orphans and those who have been hurt. Don’t let powerful people drive us from our land!

2 Chronicles 6:2

But, Lord, I have built a beautiful house for you to live in forever.”

Ephesians 5:1

You are God’s dear children, so try to be like him.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is where I rest my feet. So do you think you can build a house for me? Do I need a place to rest?

Psalm 72:2

Help the king judge your people fairly. Help him make wise decisions for your poor people.

Psalm 33:14

From his high throne he looked down at all the people living on earth.

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and the Levites stood up and asked God to bless the people, and he heard them. Their prayer came up to heaven, the holy place where he lives.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria will not save us. We will not ride on war horses. We will never again say, ‘Our God’ to something we made with our hands. This is because you are the one who shows mercy to orphans.”

Deuteronomy 26:15

Look down from your holy home, from heaven, and bless your people Israel. And bless the land that you gave us. You promised our ancestors to give us this land—a land filled with many good things.’

Exodus 3:15

And God said, “Tell the Israelites that you were sent by YAHWEH, the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob. This will always be my name. It is how I want the people to remember me from now on.

Psalm 118:19

Gates of goodness, open for me, and I will come in and worship the Lord.

Psalm 150:6

Everything that breathes, praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Isaiah 12:4

At that time you will say, “Praise the Lord and call out his name! Tell everyone what he has done and how wonderful he is.”