11 Bible Verses about God Caring For Orphans
Most Relevant Verses
Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world.
“Leave your orphans behind; I will [do what is needed to] keep them alive.
And let [those who are] your widows trust and confide in Me.”
Learn to do good.
Seek justice,
Rebuke the ruthless,
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court].
A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows,
Is God in His holy habitation.
The Lord protects the strangers;
He supports the fatherless and the widow;
But He makes crooked the way of the wicked.
He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) by giving him food and clothing.
You have seen it, for You have noted mischief and vexation (irritation) to take it into Your hand.
The unfortunate commits himself to You;
You are the helper of the fatherless.
Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer,
Seek out his wickedness until You find no more.
The Lord is King forever and ever;
The nations will perish from His land.
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O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble and oppressed;
You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to hear,
“Assyria will not save us;
We will not ride on horses [relying on military might],
Nor will we say again to [the idols who are] the work of our hands,
‘You are our gods.’
For in You [O Lord] the orphan finds love and compassion and mercy.”
“I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, bereaved, and helpless]; I will come [back] to you.
Vindicate the weak and fatherless;
Do justice and maintain the rights of the afflicted and destitute.
