Psalms 69:33
(69-34) For the LORD hearkeneth unto the needy, and despiseth not His prisoners.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
In Context
32(69-33) The humble shall see it, and be glad; ye that seek after God, let your heart revive.
34(69-35) Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17LORD, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble: Thou wilt direct their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to attend;
Psalms 22:27(22-28) All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto the LORD; and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Thee.
Psalms 34:6(34-7) This poor man cried, and the LORD heard, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
Psalms 102:20(102-21) To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Psalms 146:7Who executeth justice for the oppressed; who giveth bread to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 69:31-36
Comfort for the Persecuted; Thanksgiving and Praise. 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs. 32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the… Read the whole commentary →