"The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds" (Ps 147:2-3 NIV).

"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families" (Ps 68:5-6 NIV).

"He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children" (Ps 113:9 NIV).

"Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land" (Is 61:7 NIV).

"Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you" (Zech 9:12 NIV).

"The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down" (Ps 145:14 RSV).

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