Psalm 82:3

New Living Translation

“Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.

Cross References

Job 29:12

For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help.

Job 31:21

“If I raised my hand against an orphan, knowing the judges would take my side,

Psalm 10:18

You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.

Exodus 23:3

And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.

Exodus 23:6

“In a lawsuit, you must not deny justice to the poor.

Proverbs 31:9

Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.

Isaiah 1:23

Your leaders are rebels, the companions of thieves. All of them love bribes and demand payoffs, but they refuse to defend the cause of orphans or fight for the rights of widows.

Jeremiah 21:12

This is what the Lord says to the dynasty of David: “‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins.

Jeremiah 22:16

He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 22:3

This is what the Lord says: Be fair-minded and just. Do what is right! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Quit your evil deeds! Do not mistreat foreigners, orphans, and widows. Stop murdering the innocent!

Jeremiah 5:28

They are fat and sleek, and there is no limit to their wicked deeds. They refuse to provide justice to orphans and deny the rights of the poor.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Deuteronomy 10:18

He ensures that orphans and widows receive justice. He shows love to the foreigners living among you and gives them food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 24:17

“True justice must be given to foreigners living among you and to orphans, and you must never accept a widow’s garment as security for her debt.

James 1:27

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.