Psalms 109:31
For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.
Bible in Basic English
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
Cross References
Exodus 22:22Do no wrong to a widow, or to a child whose father is dead.
Psalms 16:8I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.
Psalms 72:4May he be a judge of the poor among the people, may he give salvation to the children of those who are in need; by him let the violent be crushed.
Psalms 73:23But still I am ever with you; you have taken me by my right hand.
Psalms 110:5In the day of his wrath kings will be wounded by the Lord at your right hand.
Psalms 140:12\140:11\Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.
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 →