Psalms 69:33
(69:34) For the Lord listeneth unto the needy, and his prisoners he despiseth not.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
In Context
32(69:33) The meek will see this, and be rejoiced: ye that seek God, and your heart shall revive.
34(69:35) Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17The longing of the afflicted dost thou hear, O Lord! thou wilt strengthen their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to listen:
Psalms 22:27(22:28) All the ends of the world shall remember and return unto the Lord: and all the families of the nations shall bow themselves down before thee.
Psalms 34:6(34:7) This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and out of all his distresses did he save him.
Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he crieth; the afflicted also, who hath no helper.
Psalms 102:20(102:21) To hear the sighing of the prisoner; to loosen those that are doomed to death:
Psalms 146:7Who executeth justice for the oppressed: who giveth bread to the hungry: the Lord looseneth 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 →