# A father of the fatherless

God is spoken of as a compassionate God who acts like a father to orphans. Alternate translation: "One who acts like a father to children who have no parents" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# a judge of the widows

God is spoken of as a merciful God who protects widows. Alternate translation: "a protector of widows" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])