Psalms
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”
Psalms 82:3
Psalms 82:3 (KJV) speaks to God's justice, serving others, and injustice — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Matthew 25:40“The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.”
Psalms 103:6“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”
Luke 22:27“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Proverbs 19:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 82:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 82:3 reads: "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." The verse speaks to God's justice, serving others, and injustice. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 82 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 82:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy." is Psalms 82:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 82.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 82:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 82:3 include Matthew 25:40, Psalms 103:6, and Matthew 7:12. Reading them alongside Psalms 82:3 deepens the theme of God's justice.
How can I pray with Psalms 82:3?
Read Psalms 82:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.