Psalm 69:33
New International Version
The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.

New Living Translation
For the LORD hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people.

English Standard Version
For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners.

Berean Standard Bible
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

King James Bible
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

New King James Version
For the LORD hears the poor, And does not despise His prisoners.

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD hears the needy, And does not despise those of His who are prisoners.

NASB 1995
For the LORD hears the needy And does not despise His who are prisoners.

NASB 1977
For the LORD hears the needy, And does not despise His who are prisoners.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yahweh hears the needy And does not despise His who are prisoners.

Amplified Bible
For the LORD hears the needy And does not despise His who are prisoners.

Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise his own who are prisoners.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His own who are prisoners.

American Standard Version
For Jehovah heareth the needy, And despiseth not his prisoners.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD will listen when the homeless cry out, and he will never forget his people in prison.

English Revised Version
For the LORD heareth the needy, and despiseth not his prisoners.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD listens to needy people. He does not despise his own who are in prison.

Good News Translation
The LORD listens to those in need and does not forget his people in prison.

International Standard Version
For the LORD listens to the needy and doesn't despise those in bondage.

Majority Standard Bible
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

NET Bible
For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD hears the needy, and doesn't despise his captive people.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

World English Bible
For Yahweh hears the needy, and doesn’t despise his captive people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For YHWH listens to the needy, "" And He has not despised His bound ones.

Young's Literal Translation
For Jehovah hearkeneth unto the needy, And His bound ones He hath not despised.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah heard to the needy, and he despised not his hound.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the Lord hath heard the poor: and hath not despised his prisoners.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the Lord has heard the poor, and he has not despised his prisoners.

New American Bible
For the LORD hears the poor, and does not spurn those in bondage.

New Revised Standard Version
For the LORD hears the needy, and does not despise his own that are in bonds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the LORD hears the poor, and despises not his prisoners.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH hears the poor and does not despise his prisoners.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the LORD hearkeneth unto the needy, And despiseth not His prisoners.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the Lord hears the poor, and does not set at nought his fettered ones.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Waters Are Up to My Neck
32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived! 33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people. 34Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

Psalm 22:24
For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.

Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Psalm 72:12-14
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.

Psalm 107:41
But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 1:52-53
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. / He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.


Treasury of Scripture

For the LORD hears the poor, and despises not his prisoners.

the Lord

Psalm 10:17
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalm 72:12-14
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper…

his prisoners

Psalm 107:10
Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;

Psalm 146:7
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:

Zechariah 9:11,12
As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water…

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Psalm 69
1. David complains of his affliction
13. He prays for deliverance
22. He devotes his enemies to destruction
30. He praises God with thanksgiving














For the LORD
The phrase "For the LORD" begins with the divine name, Yahweh, which is often rendered as "LORD" in English translations. This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenantal faithfulness to His people. In the Hebrew context, Yahweh is the personal name of God, emphasizing His closeness and relational nature with His people. The use of "LORD" here assures the reader of God's sovereign authority and His intimate involvement in the lives of His followers.

listens to the needy
The word "listens" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׁמַע" (shama), which means to hear intelligently, often with the implication of attention and obedience. This indicates that God is not only aware of the cries of the needy but is actively attentive to their pleas. The "needy" refers to those who are poor, afflicted, or in distress. Historically, the needy were often marginalized in society, yet this verse assures them of God's attentive care and concern, highlighting His compassion and justice.

and does not despise
The phrase "does not despise" comes from the Hebrew root "בָּזָה" (baza), meaning to hold in contempt or to scorn. In the ancient Near Eastern context, those in captivity or distress were often looked down upon. However, this verse reassures that God does not hold such disdain for His people. Instead, He values and honors them, regardless of their circumstances. This reflects God's counter-cultural kingdom values, where the last are first, and the humble are exalted.

His captive people
"His captive people" refers to those who are in bondage or suffering, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. In the historical context, this could relate to the Israelites during times of exile or oppression. Theologically, it also points to the broader human condition of being captive to sin and the need for divine deliverance. The possessive "His" underscores the relationship between God and His people, indicating that even in captivity, they belong to Him and are under His care and protection. This phrase offers hope and assurance of eventual liberation and restoration through God's intervention.

(33) For the Lord.--This and the following verses evidently bring the psalm within the circle of literature, of which Isaiah 65:17 seq., is the noblest example--the literature inspired by the hope of the restoration and of the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Verse 33. - For the Lord heareth the poor. The "poor in spirit" are probably meant (comp. ver. 29). And despiseth not his prisoners. Those who suffer for his sake.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

listens
שֹׁמֵ֣עַ (šō·mê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the needy
אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים (’eḇ·yō·w·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor

and does not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

despise
בָזָֽה׃ (ḇā·zāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 959: To disesteem

His captive people.
אֲ֝סִירָ֗יו (’ă·sî·rāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 615: A bondman, prisoner


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