Psalm 146:9

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

David had been told, “Ahithophel, along with Absalom, is one of the people making secret plans against you.” So David prayed, “Lord, make Ahithophel’s advice look foolish.”

2 Samuel 17:23

Ahithophel saw that his advice wasn’t being followed. So he put a saddle on his donkey. He started out for his house in his hometown. When he arrived, he made everything ready for his death. He made out his will. Then he killed himself. And so he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Esther 5:14

Haman’s wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Get a pole. In the morning, ask the king to have Mordecai put to death. Have the pole stuck through his body. Set it up at a place where it will be 75 feet above the ground. Everyone will be able to see it there. Then go to the feast with the king. Have a good time.” Haman was delighted with that suggestion. So he got the pole ready.

Esther 7:10

So they did. And they used the pole Haman had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger calmed down.

Esther 9:25

But the king had found out about Haman’s evil plan. So the king had sent out written orders. He had ordered that Haman’s evil plan against the Jews should happen to him instead. The king also commanded that poles be stuck through the dead bodies of Haman and his sons. Then they should be set up where everyone could see them.

Psalm 10:14

God, you see the problems of people in trouble. You take note of their pain. You do something about it. So those who are attacked place themselves in your care. You help children whose fathers have died.

Psalm 145:20

The Lord watches over all those who love him. But he will destroy all sinful people.

Psalm 147:6

The Lord gives strength to those who aren’t proud. But he throws evil people down to the ground.

Psalm 18:26

To those who are pure you show that you are pure. But to those whose paths are crooked you show that you are clever.

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.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord tears down the proud person’s house. But he keeps the widow’s property safe.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don’t know what makes them trip and fall.

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.”

Malachi 3:5

“So I will come and put you on trial. I will be quick to bring charges against all of you,” says the Lord who rules over all. “I will bring charges against you sinful people who do not have any respect for me. That includes those who practice evil magic. It includes those who commit adultery and those who tell lies in court. It includes those who cheat workers out of their pay. It includes those who treat widows badly. It also includes those who mistreat children whose fathers have died. And it includes those who take away the rights of outsiders in the courts.

1 Corinthians 3:19

The wisdom of this world is foolish in God’s eyes. It is written, “God catches wise people in their own evil plans.” (Job 5:13)

Deuteronomy 16:11

Be filled with joy in the sight of the Lord your God. Be joyful at the special place he will choose for his Name. You, your children, and your male and female servants should be joyful. So should the Levites living in your towns. So should the outsiders and widows living among you. And so should the children whose fathers have died.

James 1:27

Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.