Psalms 109:31
For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
In Context
30I will give great thanks to LORD with my mouth. Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
Cross References
Exodus 22:22Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
Psalms 16:8I beheld (LXX/NT) LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalms 72:4He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the sons of the needy, and will break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with thee. Thou have held my right hand.
Psalms 110:5LORD at thy right hand will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Psalms 140:12I know that LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted man, and justice for the needy.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 109:22-31
Humble Petitions; Triumphing in God. 21 But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me. 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. 23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust. 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. 25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God: O save me according to thy mercy: 27 That… Read the whole commentary →