Psalms 71:12
For he will free the poor from the powerful, and the poor one who has no helper.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
In Context
11And all the kings of the earth shall adore him. All nations will serve him.
13He will spare the poor and the indigent, and he will bring salvation to the souls of the poor.
Cross References
Psalms 40:13But you have sustained me, because of my innocence, and you have confirmed me in your sight in eternity.
Psalms 70:1A Psalm of David. Of the sons of Jonadab and the former captives. In you, O Lord, I have hoped; do not let me be brought to ruin forever.
Psalms 70:5For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →