5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.

Other Translations of Psalm 68:5

King James Version

5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

English Standard Version

5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.

The Message

5 Father of orphans, champion of widows, is God in his holy house.

New King James Version

5 A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.

New Living Translation

5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows- this is God, whose dwelling is holy.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 68:5

Commentary on Psalm 68:1-6

(Read Psalm 68:1-6)

None ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. God is the joy of his people, then let them rejoice when they come before him. He who derives his being from none, but gives being to all, is engaged by promise and covenant to bless his people. He is to be praised as a God of mercy and tender compassion. He ever careth for the afflicted and oppressed: repenting sinners, who are helpless and exposed more than any fatherless children, are admitted into his family, and share all their blessings.