Psalms 102:17
But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity, and even unto eternity, upon those who fear him. And his justice is with the sons of the sons,
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In The King James Version
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
In Context
16For the spirit in him will pass away, and it will not remain, and he will know his place no longer.
18with those who serve his covenant and have been mindful of his commandments by doing them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:29And when you will seek the Lord your God in that place, you shall find him, if only you seek him with all your heart, and in all the tribulation of your soul.
Nehemiah 1:6may your ears be attentive, and may your eyes be open, so that you may hear the prayer of your servant, which I am praying before you today, night and day, for the sons of Israel, your servants. And I am confessing the sins of the sons of Israel, which they have sinned against you. We have sinned, I and my father’s house.
Nehemiah 2:20And I replied to them a word, and I said to them: “The God of heaven himself is helping us, and we are his servants. Let us rise up and build. But there is no portion, or justice, or remembrance in Jerusalem for you.”
Psalms 72:12Behold, these are sinners, and, abounding in this age, they have obtained riches.
Isaiah 40:5And the glory of the Lord will be revealed. And all flesh together will see that the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Matthew Henry on Psalms 102:13-23
The Future Glory of Zion. 12 But thou, O Lord , shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord , and all the kings of the earth thy glory. 16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise… Read the whole commentary →