Psalm 102:17
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 Version
He 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 Bible
He hath had regard to the prayer of the humble: and he hath not despised their petition.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has noticed of the prayer of the humble, and he has not despised their petition.

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 Bible
He 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 1917
When 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.

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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.

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Psalm 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
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He will respond
The phrase "He will respond" emphasizes God's attentiveness and willingness to engage with His people. The Hebrew root for "respond" is "עָנָה" (anah), which conveys the idea of answering or paying attention. This word assures believers that God is not distant or indifferent; rather, He is actively listening and ready to answer the cries of His people. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God consistently demonstrated His faithfulness by responding to their needs and prayers.

to the prayer
The word "prayer" in Hebrew is "תְּפִלָּה" (tefillah), which encompasses not just requests but also worship, confession, and thanksgiving. This indicates that God is attentive to all forms of communication from His people, not just petitions. The act of prayer is a central theme throughout the Bible, serving as a vital connection between humanity and the divine. It is a reminder of the privilege believers have to approach God with their concerns and praises.

of the destitute
The term "destitute" translates from the Hebrew "עָרְעָר" (arar), meaning stripped or bare, often used to describe those who are impoverished or in desperate need. This highlights God's compassion and care for the marginalized and vulnerable. Throughout Scripture, God consistently shows a special concern for the poor and needy, reinforcing the idea that His love and mercy extend to all, regardless of their social or economic status.

and will not despise
The phrase "will not despise" comes from the Hebrew "בָּזָה" (baza), meaning to hold in contempt or disdain. This assures believers that God values every prayer, regardless of the person's status or situation. In a historical context, this reflects God's consistent character as one who lifts up the humble and opposes the proud. It is a comforting reminder that God’s love is unconditional and His acceptance is not based on human standards.

their plea
The word "plea" in Hebrew is "תַּחֲנוּן" (tachanun), which refers to a supplication or earnest request. This term underscores the sincerity and urgency often found in prayers of those in distress. The use of "plea" conveys the depth of human need and the earnestness with which people seek divine intervention. It is a testament to the power of prayer and the assurance that God hears and values the heartfelt cries of His people.

(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 turn
פָּ֭נָה (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


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