Psalm 146:9

New Century Version

The Lord protects the foreigners. He defends the orphans and widows, but he blocks the way of the wicked.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is one of the people with Absalom who made secret plans against you.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that the Israelites did not accept his advice, he saddled his donkey and went to his hometown. He left orders for his family and property, and then he hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Esther 5:14

Then Haman’s wife, Zeresh, and all his friends said, “Have a seventy-five foot platform built, and in the morning ask the king to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and be happy.” Haman liked this suggestion, so he ordered the platform to be built.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the platform he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king was not so angry anymore.

Esther 9:25

But when the king learned of the evil plan, he sent out written orders that the evil plans Haman had made against the Jewish people would be used against him. And those orders said that Haman and his sons should be hanged on the platform.

Psalm 10:14

Lord, surely you see these cruel and evil things; look at them and do something. People in trouble look to you for help. You are the one who helps the orphans.

Psalm 145:20

The Lord protects everyone who loves him, but he will destroy the wicked.

Psalm 147:6

The Lord defends the humble, but he throws the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 18:26

You are pure to those who are pure, but you are against those who are bad.

Psalm 68:5

God is in his holy Temple. He is a father to orphans, and he defends the widows.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house, but he will protect the widow’s property.

Proverbs 4:19

But the wicked walk around in the dark; they can’t even see what makes them stumble.

Jeremiah 49:11

Leave the orphans, and I will take care of them. Your widows also can trust in me.”

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us, nor will we trust in our horses. We will not say again, ‘Our gods,’ to the things our hands have made. You show mercy to orphans.”

Malachi 3:5

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Then I will come to you and judge you. I will be quick to testify against those who take part in evil magic, adultery, and lying under oath, those who cheat workers of their pay and who cheat widows and orphans, those who are unfair to foreigners, and those who do not respect me.

1 Corinthians 3:19

because the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. It is written in the Scriptures, “He catches those who are wise in their own clever traps.”

Deuteronomy 16:11

Rejoice before the Lord your God at the place he will choose to be worshiped. Everybody should rejoice: you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your town, the strangers, orphans, and widows living among you.

James 1:27

Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence.