Psalms 68:5
Read Psalms →“A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation.”
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Bible Verses About Widows
God calls Himself a defender of widows and commands His people to care for them, not overlook them. These Bible verses for widows carry comfort for loss and a promise that God draws especially near.
James 1:27
Read James →“Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
Psalms 146:9
Read Psalms →“The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates.”
Deuteronomy 10:18
Read Deuteronomy →“He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.”
Isaiah 54:4-5
Read Isaiah →“Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.”
1 Timothy 5:3
Read 1 Timothy →“Honor the widows who are truly widows.”
Psalms 34:18
Read Psalms →“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.”
Proverbs 15:25
Read Proverbs →“The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.”
Jeremiah 49:11
Read Jeremiah →“Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.””
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Widows?
God calls Himself a defender of widows and commands His people to care for them, not overlook them. These Bible verses for widows carry comfort for loss and a promise that God draws especially near.
What is a good Bible verse about Widows?
Psalms 68:5: “A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation.”
Where should I start reading about Widows in the Bible?
Start with James 1:27, one of the 9 verses gathered here on this topic.