Psalm 68:5

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and Levites stood up and blessed the people, and God heard them because their prayer reached heaven, his holy home.

2 Chronicles 6:2

Lord, I have built a wonderful Temple for you—a place for you to live forever.”

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 10:18

Protect the orphans and put an end to suffering so they will no longer be afraid of evil people.

Psalm 118:19

Open for me the Temple gates. Then I will come in and thank the Lord.

Psalm 146:9

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

Psalm 150:6

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 33:14

From his throne he watches all who live on earth.

Psalm 72:2

Help him judge your people fairly and decide what is right for the poor.

Psalm 72:4

Help him be fair to the poor and save the needy and punish those who hurt them.

Exodus 3:15

God also said to Moses, “This is what you should tell the people: ‘The Lord is the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He sent me to you.’ This will always be my name, by which people from now on will know me.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels and friends of thieves. They all accept money for doing wrong, and they are paid to cheat people. They don’t seek justice for the orphans or listen to the widows’ needs.

Isaiah 12:4

At that time you will say, “Praise the Lord and worship him. Tell everyone what he has done and how great he is.

Isaiah 57:15

And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who are humble and to those whose hearts are broken.

Isaiah 66:1

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

Jeremiah 49:11

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

Jeremiah 5:28

They have grown big and fat. There is no end to the evil things they do. They won’t plead the case of the orphan or help the poor be judged fairly.

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.”

Ephesians 5:1

You are God’s children whom he loves, so try to be like him.

Deuteronomy 10:18

He helps orphans and widows, and he loves foreigners and gives them food and clothes.

Deuteronomy 26:15

So look down from heaven, your holy home. Bless your people Israel and bless the land you have given us, which you promised to our ancestors—a fertile land.”