Psalms 109:31
Because He standeth at the right hand of the needy, to save him from them that judge his soul.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 unto the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise Him among the multitude;
Cross References
Exodus 22:22(22-21) Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
Psalms 16:8I have set the LORD always before me; surely He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalms 72:4May he judge the poor of the people, and save the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.
Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with Thee; Thou holdest my right hand.
Psalms 110:5The Lord at thy right hand doth crush kings in the day of His wrath.
Psalms 140:12(140-13) I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the poor, and the right of 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 →