Psalms 68:5

The father of the fatherless, and the protector of the widow, Is God in his holy habitation.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

In Context

4Sing unto God; sing praises to his name! Prepare a way for him who rideth through the desert! Jehovah is his name; be joyful in his presence!

6God causeth the forsaken to dwell in houses; He leadeth forth to prosperity them that are bound; But the rebellious shall dwell in a barren land.

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Cross References

Job 29:12For I delivered the poor, when they cried; And the fatherless, who had none to help him.

Psalms 10:14Thou dost see it; yea, thou beholdest malice and oppression, And markest it upon thy hand! The poor committeth himself to thee; Thou art the helper of the fatherless.

Psalms 33:14From his dwelling-place he beholdeth all the inhabitants of the earth,—

Psalms 72:4He shall defend the oppressed of the people; He shall save the needy, And break in pieces the oppressor.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 68:2-7

Prayer for the Dispersion of God's Enemies. 1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. 4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. 5 A father of the fatherless, and a… Read the whole commentary →

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