Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, And not despise their supplication.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
In Context
16For Jehovah will build up Zion; He will appear in his glory.
18This shall be written for the generation to come, That the people to be born may praise Jehovah.
Cross References
Psalms 22:24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the misery of the afflicted. Nor hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.
Psalms 72:12For he shall deliver the poor who crieth for aid, And the oppressed who hath no helper.
Isaiah 40:5For the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it!”
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 →