Deuteronomy 10:18

New International Reader's Version

He stands up for widows and for children whose fathers have died. He loves outsiders living among you. He gives them food and clothes.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

Have respect for the Lord. Judge carefully. He is always right. He treats everyone the same. Our God doesn’t want his judges to take money from people who want special favors.”

Psalm 10:18

You stand up for those whose fathers have died and for those who have been treated badly. You do it so that mere human beings made of dust may not terrify others anymore.

Psalm 103:6

The Lord does what is right and fair for all who are treated badly.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all. He shows deep concern for everything he has made.

Psalm 146:9

The Lord watches over the outsiders who live in our land. He takes good care of children whose fathers have died. He also takes good care of widows. But he causes evil people to fail in everything they do.

Psalm 68:5

God is in his holy temple. He is a father to children whose fathers have died. He takes care of women whose husbands have died.

Psalm 68:6

God gives lonely people a family. He sets prisoners free, and they go out singing. But those who refuse to obey him live in a land that is baked by the sun.

Exodus 22:20

“Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed.

Exodus 22:21

“Do not treat outsiders badly. Do not give them a hard time. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.

Exodus 22:22

“Do not take advantage of widows. Do not take advantage of children whose fathers have died.

Exodus 22:23

If you do, they might cry out to me. I will certainly hear them.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Help those who are treated badly. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows.

Jeremiah 49:11

‘Leave your children whose fathers have died. I will keep them alive. Your widows can also depend on me.’ ”

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can’t save us. We won’t trust in our war horses. Our own hands have made statues of gods. But we will never call them our gods again. We are like children whose fathers have died. But you show us your tender love.”

Leviticus 25:35

“ ‘Suppose any of your own people become poor. And suppose they can’t take care of themselves. Then help them just as you would help an outsider or a stranger. In that way, the poor can continue to live among you.

Numbers 10:32

So come with us. The Lord will give us good things. We’ll share them with you.”

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven. He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t.

Acts 14:17

But he has given proof of what he is like. He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven. He gives you crops in their seasons. He provides you with plenty of food. He fills your hearts with joy.”

Deuteronomy 27:19

“May anyone who treats unfairly outsiders, widows, and children whose fathers have died be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”