Psalms 82:3

“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”

"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." - Psalms 82:3
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What does Psalms 82:3 mean?

Psalms 82:3 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." This verse is part of a larger passage in Psalm 82 that addresses the concept of divine judgment and the responsibilities of those in power…

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A Call to Defend the Vulnerable

The world often seems to spin in an almost unending cycle of injustice, neglect, and oppression. In the midst of this chaos, the words from Psalm 82:3 resonate with profound urgency: "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." This simple yet…

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A Prayer for Justice and Protection for the Vulnerable

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heavy heart, seeking Your divine guidance and protection for those among us who are in dire need. Your Word reminds us in Psalms 82:3, ‘Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.’ O Lord, I acknowledge…

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Psalms 82:3 - "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy."
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Psalms 82:1 - "God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods."
Psalms 82:4 - "Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked."
Psalms 82:2 - "How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah."
Psalms 82:7 - "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes."
Psalms 82:6 - "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."
Psalms 82:8 - "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."
Psalms 82:5 - "They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course."
Psalms 119:82 - "Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?"
"Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations." - Psalms 82:8
"How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah." - Psalms 82:2
Psalm 82:3-4 - "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
"God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods." - Psalms 82:1
"Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked." - Psalms 82:4
"But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes." - Psalms 82:7
"They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course." - Psalms 82:5
"I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High." - Psalms 82:6
"Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?" - Psalms 119:82
"Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." - Psalm 82:3-4
Psalms 111:3 - "His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever."
Psalms 88:3 - "For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave."
Psalms 103:3 - "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
Psalms 87:3 - "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 67:3 - "Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee."
Psalms 116:3 - "The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow."
"The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back." - Psalms 114:3
Psalms 138:3 - "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul."
"There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." - Psalms 19:3