Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. New Living Translation He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas. English Standard Version he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer. Berean Standard Bible He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. King James Bible He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. New King James Version He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer. New American Standard Bible He has turned His attention to the prayer of the destitute And has not despised their prayer. NASB 1995 He has regarded the prayer of the destitute And has not despised their prayer. NASB 1977 He has regarded the prayer of the destitute, And has not despised their prayer. Legacy Standard Bible He has turned toward the prayer of the destitute And has not despised their prayer. Amplified Bible He has regarded the prayer of the destitute, And has not despised their prayer. Christian Standard Bible He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer. American Standard Version He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer. Contemporary English Version and the prayers of the homeless will be answered. English Revised Version He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, and hath not despised their prayer. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will turn his attention to the prayers of those who have been abandoned. He will not despise their prayers. Good News Translation He will hear his forsaken people and listen to their prayer. International Standard Version He will turn to the prayer of the destitute, not despising their prayer. Majority Standard Bible He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. NET Bible when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request. New Heart English Bible He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer. Webster's Bible Translation He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. World English Bible He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe turned to the prayer of the destitute, "" And He has not despised their prayer. Young's Literal Translation He turned unto the prayer of the destitute, And He hath not despised their prayer. Smith's Literal Translation He looked upon the prayer of the helpless, and he despised not their prayer. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath had regard to the prayer of the humble: and he hath not despised their petition. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Heeding the plea of the lowly, not scorning their prayer. New Revised Standard Version He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and will not despise their prayer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he turns to the prayer of the poor and does not despise their prayer. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer. Brenton Septuagint Translation He has had regard to the prayer of the lowly, and has not despised their petition. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prayer of the Afflicted…16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. 17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. 18Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.… Cross References Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Isaiah 30:19 O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you. Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, Luke 11:9-10 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Psalm 145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Romans 10:12-13 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Treasury of Scripture He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. he will Psalm 9:18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Psalm 72:12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. not despise Psalm 22:24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. Jump to Previous Despise Despised Destitute Ear Plea Poor Prayer Regard Regarded Request Respond Responded Side Supplication TurnedJump to Next Despise Despised Destitute Ear Plea Poor Prayer Regard Regarded Request Respond Responded Side Supplication TurnedPsalm 102 1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God 18. The mercies of God are to be recorded 23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God. He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; This phrase emphasizes God's attentiveness to those in desperate need. The term "destitute" refers to individuals who are impoverished or in a state of great need, often marginalized in society. Biblically, God’s concern for the poor and needy is a recurring theme (Psalm 34:6, Isaiah 41:17). The act of turning toward implies a deliberate action by God, indicating His willingness to listen and respond. This reflects the character of God as compassionate and merciful, aligning with His nature as described in Exodus 34:6-7. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who in the New Testament is depicted as one who ministers to the poor and brokenhearted (Luke 4:18). Historically, the psalmist may have been writing during a time of national distress, possibly during the Babylonian exile, when the people of Israel felt abandoned and destitute. This phrase reassures them of God's continued presence and willingness to hear their cries. He will not despise their prayer. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 102, traditionally believed to be David or another figure experiencing deep distress, who cries out to God for help and deliverance. 2. The Destitute Refers to those who are in a state of extreme poverty or need, both materially and spiritually, who seek God's intervention. 3. God The central figure who hears and responds to the prayers of the destitute, demonstrating His compassion and faithfulness. 4. Zion While not mentioned directly in this verse, the broader context of Psalm 102 includes a focus on Zion, symbolizing God's presence and the hope of restoration for His people. 5. The Event of Prayer The act of the destitute reaching out to God in their time of need, highlighting the importance of prayer as a means of communication with the divine. Teaching Points God's Compassionate NatureGod is attentive to the prayers of those in need. His compassion is not limited by human status or condition. The Power of Prayer Prayer is a powerful tool for believers, especially in times of distress. It is a direct line to God, who promises to listen and respond. Encouragement for the Needy Those who feel destitute or abandoned can find hope in God's promise to hear and not despise their prayers. Faith in God's Timing Trust in God's perfect timing and wisdom in responding to our prayers, even when immediate answers are not evident. Community Support As believers, we are called to support and pray for one another, especially for those who are struggling or in need.(17) The destitute.--Literally, the naked one. Here the exiled people, stripped of home and religious rites. The word is only found once more, in Jeremiah 17:6 (comp. Jeremiah 48:6 for a kindred form), where it is translated "heath," and in Arabic it is to this day the name of a stunted bush that grows in Palestine.Verse 17. - He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer; rather, he hath regarded... and hath not despised (see the Revised Version). The word translated "destitute" is elsewhere (Jeremiah 17:6) only used as the name of a shrub - probably the dwarf juniper, still so called by the Arabs. The dwarf juniper has "a gloomy stunted appearance" (Tristram), and well symbolizes the Israel of the Captivity period, dry and withered, like a wretched desert shrub. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will turnפָּ֭נָה (pā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look toward אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the prayer תְּפִלַּ֣ת (tə·p̄il·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn of the destitute; הָעַרְעָ֑ר (hā·‘ar·‘ār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6199: Stripped, destitute He will not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no despise בָ֝זָ֗ה (ḇā·zāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 959: To disesteem their prayer. תְּפִלָּתָֽם׃ (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn Links Psalm 102:17 NIVPsalm 102:17 NLT Psalm 102:17 ESV Psalm 102:17 NASB Psalm 102:17 KJV Psalm 102:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 102:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 102:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 102:17 French Bible Psalm 102:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 102:17 He has responded to the prayer (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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