Psalms 82:3

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 82:3

BSB
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
AKJV
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
CPDV
Judge for the indigent and the orphan. Do justice to the humble and the poor.
ERV
Judge the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and destitute.
NHEB
"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
SMT
Judge ye the poor one, and the orphan: do justice to the humble one and the poor one.

Commentary for Psalms 82:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 82:3
Summary
Protect vulnerable people through fair treatment.
Event
Commanding protection of vulnerable
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
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