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Psalms 68:5

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68:5 He is a father to the fatherless

and an advocate for widows. 1 

God rules from his holy palace. 2 

1 sn God is depicted here as a just ruler. In the ancient Near Eastern world a king was responsible for promoting justice, including caring for the weak and vulnerable, epitomized by the fatherless and widows.

2 tn Heb “God [is] in his holy dwelling place.” He occupies his throne and carries out his royal responsibilities.



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