Bible verse
A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.
Psalm 68:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 68.
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.
2 As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God.
3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
4 Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.
5 A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.
6 God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
7 O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah
8 the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
9 You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.
KJV
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, [is] God in his holy habitation.
ASV
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation.
ERV
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
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