Deuteronomy 10:18

New American Bible - revised edition

who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and loves the resident alien, giving them food and clothing.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

And now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Act carefully, for with the Lord, our God, there is no injustice, no partiality, no bribe-taking.”

Psalm 10:18

You win justice for the orphaned and oppressed; no one on earth will cause terror again.

Psalm 103:6

The Lord does righteous deeds, brings justice to all the oppressed.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all, compassionate toward all your works.

Psalm 146:9

The Lord protects the resident alien, comes to the aid of the orphan and the widow, but thwarts the way of the wicked.

Psalm 68:5

Sing to God, praise his name; exalt the rider of the clouds. Rejoice before him whose name is the Lord.

Psalm 68:6

Father of the fatherless, defender of widows— God in his holy abode,

Exodus 22:20

You shall not oppress or afflict a resident alien, for you were once aliens residing in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 22:21

You shall not wrong any widow or orphan.

Exodus 22:22

If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me, I will surely listen to their cry.

Exodus 22:23

My wrath will flare up, and I will kill you with the sword; then your own wives will be widows, and your children orphans.

Isaiah 1:17

learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.

Jeremiah 49:11

Leave your orphans behind, I will keep them alive; your widows, let them trust in me.

Hosea 14:3

Take with you words, and return to the Lord; Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity, and take what is good. Let us offer the fruit of our lips.

Leviticus 25:35

When one of your kindred is reduced to poverty and becomes indebted to you, you shall support that person like a resident alien; let your kindred live with you.

Numbers 10:32

If you come with us, we will share with you the prosperity the Lord will bestow on us.” Into the Wilderness.

Matthew 5:45

that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.

Acts 14:17

yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did not leave himself without witness, for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.”

Deuteronomy 27:19

“Cursed be anyone who deprives the resident alien, the orphan or the widow of justice!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”