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Psalms 68:5

Context

68:5 He is a father to the fatherless

and an advocate for widows. 1 

God rules from his holy palace. 2 

Psalms 68:19

Context

68:19 The Lord deserves praise! 3 

Day after day 4  he carries our burden,

the God who delivers us. (Selah)

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.

3 tn Heb “blessed [be] the Lord.”

4 tn It is possible to take this phrase with what precedes (“The Lord deserves praise day after day”) rather than with what follows.



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