God’s Word Translation
Psalms 68:5
5The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.
Psalms 68:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
- New International Version (NIV)A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.
Context of Psalms 68:5
3But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God’s presence. Let them overflow with joy. 4Sing to God; make music to praise his name. Make a highway for him to ride through the deserts. The Lord is his name. Celebrate in his presence. The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows. 6God places lonely people in families. He leads prisoners out of prison into productive lives, but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land. 7O God, when you went in front of your people, when you marched through the desert, Selah
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אֲבִ֣י יְ֭תוֹמִים וְדַיַּ֣ן אַלְמָנ֑וֹת אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים בִּמְע֥וֹן קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 68:5
- Psalms 10:14You have seen ⌞it⌟; yes, you have taken note of trouble and grief and placed them under your control. The victim entrusts himself to you. You alone have been the helper of orphans.
- Psalms 82:3Defend weak people and orphans. Protect the rights of the oppressed and the poor.
- Psalms 146:9The Lord protects foreigners. The Lord gives relief to orphans and widows. But he keeps wicked people from reaching their goal.
- Job 31:16“If I have refused the requests of the poor or made a widow’s eyes stop ⌞looking for help⌟,
- Jeremiah 49:11“Abandon your orphans, and I will keep them alive. Your widows can trust me.”
- Hosea 14:3Assyria cannot save us. We won’t ride on horses anymore. We will never again say that the things our hands have made are our gods. You love orphans.”
- Psalms 72:2so that he may judge your people with righteousness and your oppressed ⌞people⌟ with justice.
- Deuteronomy 10:18He makes sure orphans and widows receive justice. He loves foreigners and gives them food and clothes.
- Job 29:12because I rescued the poor who called ⌞for help⌟ and the orphans who had no one to help them.
- Isaiah 1:23Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They don’t notice the widows’ pleas.
- Jeremiah 5:28They grow big and fat. Their evil deeds have no limits. They have no respect for the rights of others. They have no respect for the rights of orphans. But they still prosper. They don’t defend the rights of the poor.
- Luke 18:2He said, “In a city there was a judge who didn’t fear God or respect people.
- Ephesians 5:1Imitate God, since you are the children he loves.
- Psalms 33:14From the place where he sits enthroned, he looks down upon all who live on earth.
- 2 Chronicles 6:2But I have built you a high temple, a home for you to live in permanently.”
- 2 Chronicles 30:27Then the Levitical priests blessed the people. Their voices were heard, and their prayers went to God’s holy place in heaven.
Commentaries on Psalms 68:5
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5A father of the fatherless - Or, of orphans. Compare Psalm 10:14, Psalm 10:18. That is, God takes the place of the parent. See Jeremiah 49:11: “Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.” This is one of the most tender appellations that could be given to God, and conveys one of the most striking descriptions that can be given of his character. We see his greatness, his majesty, his power, in the worlds that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5God, the Father of all marginalized and needy people, shows them compassion and protects their rights (see Psalms 10:14, 18; 69:33; 82:3). Like his dwelling, the Lord is holy. The supreme example of the holy God coming down to rescue humanity is Jesus Christ.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-65-6. are illustrated by the protection to the helpless, vindication of the innocent, and punishment of rebels, ascribed to Him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 68
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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